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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.56, 25,888.41 and 6,733.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.56, 25,888.41 and 6,733.99 is: 10,094.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.56 : 25,888.41 = 6,733.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.56/25,888.41 = 6,733.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.56x = 25,888.41 × 6,733.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.56x = 174,332,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,332,294.06/17,270.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.19

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