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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.44, 25,913.28 and 6,887

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.44, 25,913.28 and 6,887 is: 10,331.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.44 : 25,913.28 = 6,887 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.44/25,913.28 = 6,887/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.44x = 25,913.28 × 6,887
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.44x = 178,464,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,464,759.36/17,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.15

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