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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,285.73, 25,929 and 6,755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,285.73, 25,929 and 6,755.28 is: 10,133.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,285.73 : 25,929 = 6,755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,285.73/25,929 = 6,755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,285.73x = 25,929 × 6,755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,285.73x = 175,157,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,157,655.12/17,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.08

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