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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.28, 25,905.42 and 6,882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.28, 25,905.42 and 6,882.12 is: 10,323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.28 : 25,905.42 = 6,882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.28/25,905.42 = 6,882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.28x = 25,905.42 × 6,882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.28x = 178,284,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,284,209.09/17,270.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,323.18

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