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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.06, 25,884.66 and 6,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.06, 25,884.66 and 6,731.50 is: 10,090.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.06 : 25,884.66 = 6,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.06/25,884.66 = 6,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.06x = 25,884.66 × 6,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.06x = 174,242,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,242,588.79/17,268.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.46

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