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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.68, 25,907.53 and 6,890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.68, 25,907.53 and 6,890.72 is: 10,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.68 : 25,907.53 = 6,890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.68/25,907.53 = 6,890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.68x = 25,907.53 × 6,890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.68x = 178,521,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,521,535.12/17,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.08

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