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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.44, 25,902.66 and 6,880.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.44, 25,902.66 and 6,880.28 is: 10,320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.44 : 25,902.66 = 6,880.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.44/25,902.66 = 6,880.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.44x = 25,902.66 × 6,880.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.44x = 178,217,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,217,553.54/17,268.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,320.42

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