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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.55, 25,902.84 and 6,887.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.55, 25,902.84 and 6,887.59 is: 10,331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.55 : 25,902.84 = 6,887.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.55/25,902.84 = 6,887.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.55x = 25,902.84 × 6,887.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.55x = 178,408,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,408,141.76/17,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.39

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