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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.73, 25,954.50 and 6,772.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.73, 25,954.50 and 6,772.28 is: 10,158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.73 : 25,954.50 = 6,772.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.73/25,954.50 = 6,772.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.73x = 25,954.50 × 6,772.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.73x = 175,771,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,771,141.26/17,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,158.58

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