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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.48, 25,928.88 and 6,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.48, 25,928.88 and 6,752.96 is: 10,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.48 : 25,928.88 = 6,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.48/25,928.88 = 6,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.48x = 25,928.88 × 6,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.48x = 175,096,559.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,096,559.84/17,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.67

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