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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,283.72, 25,925.52 and 6,902.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,283.72, 25,925.52 and 6,902.76 is: 10,354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,283.72 : 25,925.52 = 6,902.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,283.72/25,925.52 = 6,902.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,283.72x = 25,925.52 × 6,902.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,283.72x = 178,957,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,957,642.44/17,283.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.12

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