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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.78, 25,894.27 and 6,750.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.78, 25,894.27 and 6,750.55 is: 10,119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.78 : 25,894.27 = 6,750.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.78/25,894.27 = 6,750.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.78x = 25,894.27 × 6,750.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.78x = 174,800,632.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,800,632.08/17,273.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.42

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