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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,288.73, 25,933.50 and 6,758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,288.73, 25,933.50 and 6,758.28 is: 10,137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,288.73 : 25,933.50 = 6,758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,288.73/25,933.50 = 6,758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,288.73x = 25,933.50 × 6,758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,288.73x = 175,265,854.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,265,854.38/17,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.58

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