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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,272.84, 25,900.74 and 7,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,272.84, 25,900.74 and 7,275.76 is: 10,910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,272.84 : 25,900.74 = 7,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,272.84/25,900.74 = 7,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,272.84x = 25,900.74 × 7,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,272.84x = 188,447,568.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,447,568.06/17,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,910.05

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