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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.30, 25,926.69 and 6,755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.30, 25,926.69 and 6,755.60 is: 10,131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.30 : 25,926.69 = 6,755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.30/25,926.69 = 6,755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.30x = 25,926.69 × 6,755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.30x = 175,150,346.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,150,346.96/17,288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.15

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