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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.02, 25,906.11 and 6,881.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.02, 25,906.11 and 6,881.50 is: 10,322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.02 : 25,906.11 = 6,881.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.02/25,906.11 = 6,881.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.02x = 25,906.11 × 6,881.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.02x = 178,272,895.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,272,895.97/17,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,322.68

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