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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.18, 25,908.28 and 6,891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.18, 25,908.28 and 6,891.22 is: 10,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.18 : 25,908.28 = 6,891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.18/25,908.28 = 6,891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.18x = 25,908.28 × 6,891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.18x = 178,539,657.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,539,657.30/17,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.83

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