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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,303.62, 25,954.14 and 6,771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,303.62, 25,954.14 and 6,771.62 is: 10,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,303.62 : 25,954.14 = 6,771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,303.62/25,954.14 = 6,771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,303.62x = 25,954.14 × 6,771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,303.62x = 175,751,539.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,751,539.65/17,303.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,156.92

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