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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,269.28, 25,903.92 and 6,881.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,269.28, 25,903.92 and 6,881.12 is: 10,321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,269.28 : 25,903.92 = 6,881.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,269.28/25,903.92 = 6,881.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,269.28x = 25,903.92 × 6,881.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,269.28x = 178,247,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247,981.99/17,269.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,321.68

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