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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.08, 25,894.12 and 6,735.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.08, 25,894.12 and 6,735.99 is: 10,097.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.08 : 25,894.12 = 6,735.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.08/25,894.12 = 6,735.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.08x = 25,894.12 × 6,735.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.08x = 174,422,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,422,533.38/17,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.94

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