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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,289.06, 25,927.82 and 6,756.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,289.06, 25,927.82 and 6,756.34 is: 10,132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,289.06 : 25,927.82 = 6,756.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,289.06/25,927.82 = 6,756.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,289.06x = 25,927.82 × 6,756.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,289.06x = 175,177,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,177,167.38/17,289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,132.26

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