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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.80, 25,896.74 and 6,733.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.80, 25,896.74 and 6,733.89 is: 10,095.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.80 : 25,896.74 = 6,733.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.80/25,896.74 = 6,733.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.80x = 25,896.74 × 6,733.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.80x = 174,385,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,385,764.85/17,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.98

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