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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.32, 25,901.06 and 6,755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.32, 25,901.06 and 6,755.09 is: 10,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.32 : 25,901.06 = 6,755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.32/25,901.06 = 6,755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.32x = 25,901.06 × 6,755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.32x = 174,963,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,963,991.40/17,278.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.22

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