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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.44, 25,910.16 and 6,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.44, 25,910.16 and 6,885.28 is: 10,327.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.44 : 25,910.16 = 6,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.44/25,910.16 = 6,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.44x = 25,910.16 × 6,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.44x = 178,398,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,398,706.44/17,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,327.92

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