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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.38, 25,966.40 and 6,775.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.38, 25,966.40 and 6,775.24 is: 10,166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.38 : 25,966.40 = 6,775.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.38/25,966.40 = 6,775.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.38x = 25,966.40 × 6,775.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.38x = 175,928,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,928,591.94/17,304.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,166.71

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