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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.60, 25,898.48 and 6,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.60, 25,898.48 and 6,753.38 is: 10,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.60 : 25,898.48 = 6,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.60/25,898.48 = 6,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.60x = 25,898.48 × 6,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.60x = 174,902,138.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,902,138.93/17,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.64

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