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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,278.86, 25,901.85 and 6,755.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,278.86, 25,901.85 and 6,755.61 is: 10,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,278.86 : 25,901.85 = 6,755.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,278.86/25,901.85 = 6,755.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,278.86x = 25,901.85 × 6,755.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,278.86x = 174,982,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,982,796.88/17,278.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.99

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