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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.06, 25,886.16 and 6,732.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.06, 25,886.16 and 6,732.50 is: 10,091.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.06 : 25,886.16 = 6,732.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.06/25,886.16 = 6,732.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.06x = 25,886.16 × 6,732.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.06x = 174,278,572.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,278,572.20/17,269.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.95

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