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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.73, 25,953 and 6,771.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.73, 25,953 and 6,771.28 is: 10,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.73 : 25,953 = 6,771.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.73/25,953 = 6,771.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.73x = 25,953 × 6,771.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.73x = 175,735,029.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,735,029.84/17,301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.08

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