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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.12, 25,958.35 and 6,772.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.12, 25,958.35 and 6,772.78 is: 10,160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.12 : 25,958.35 = 6,772.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.12/25,958.35 = 6,772.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.12x = 25,958.35 × 6,772.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.12x = 175,810,234.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,810,234.63/17,304.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.02

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