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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.19, 25,905.28 and 6,889.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.19, 25,905.28 and 6,889.23 is: 10,333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.19 : 25,905.28 = 6,889.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.19/25,905.28 = 6,889.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.19x = 25,905.28 × 6,889.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.19x = 178,467,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,467,432.13/17,270.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,333.84

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