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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.12, 25,953.39 and 6,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.12, 25,953.39 and 6,771.12 is: 10,156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.12 : 25,953.39 = 6,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.12/25,953.39 = 6,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.12x = 25,953.39 × 6,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.12x = 175,733,474.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,733,474.72/17,303.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.17

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