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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.80, 25,908.08 and 6,741.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.80, 25,908.08 and 6,741.51 is: 10,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.80 : 25,908.08 = 6,741.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.80/25,908.08 = 6,741.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.80x = 25,908.08 × 6,741.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.80x = 174,659,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,659,546.69/17,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.90

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