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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,273.80, 25,898.23 and 6,734.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,273.80, 25,898.23 and 6,734.89 is: 10,097.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,273.80 : 25,898.23 = 6,734.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,273.80/25,898.23 = 6,734.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,273.80x = 25,898.23 × 6,734.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,273.80x = 174,421,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,421,730.24/17,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.47

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