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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.24, 25,921.50 and 6,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.24, 25,921.50 and 6,895.72 is: 10,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.24 : 25,921.50 = 6,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.24/25,921.50 = 6,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.24x = 25,921.50 × 6,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.24x = 178,747,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,747,405.98/17,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,347.03

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