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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.06, 25,926.32 and 6,755.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.06, 25,926.32 and 6,755.34 is: 10,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.06 : 25,926.32 = 6,755.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.06/25,926.32 = 6,755.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.06x = 25,926.32 × 6,755.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.06x = 175,141,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,141,123.44/17,288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.75

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