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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,297.61, 25,952.95 and 6,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,297.61, 25,952.95 and 6,775.14 is: 10,165.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,297.61 : 25,952.95 = 6,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,297.61/25,952.95 = 6,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,297.61x = 25,952.95 × 6,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,297.61x = 175,834,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,834,975.46/17,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.28

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