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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,299.61, 25,959.27 and 6,770.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,299.61, 25,959.27 and 6,770.48 is: 10,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,299.61 : 25,959.27 = 6,770.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,299.61/25,959.27 = 6,770.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,299.61x = 25,959.27 × 6,770.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,299.61x = 175,756,718.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,756,718.35/17,299.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.58

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