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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.43, 25,926.87 and 6,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.43, 25,926.87 and 6,755.73 is: 10,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.43 : 25,926.87 = 6,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.43/25,926.87 = 6,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.43x = 25,926.87 × 6,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.43x = 175,154,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,154,933.47/17,288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.34

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