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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.48, 25,942.86 and 6,765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.48, 25,942.86 and 6,765.32 is: 10,143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.48 : 25,942.86 = 6,765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.48/25,942.86 = 6,765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.48x = 25,942.86 × 6,765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.48x = 175,511,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,511,749.62/17,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.15

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