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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.44, 25,905.67 and 6,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.44, 25,905.67 and 6,889.48 is: 10,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.44 : 25,905.67 = 6,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.44/25,905.67 = 6,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.44x = 25,905.67 × 6,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.44x = 178,476,513.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,476,513.36/17,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,334.22

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