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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,304.62, 25,959.10 and 6,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,304.62, 25,959.10 and 6,773.28 is: 10,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,304.62 : 25,959.10 = 6,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,304.62/25,959.10 = 6,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,304.62x = 25,959.10 × 6,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,304.62x = 175,828,252.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,828,252.85/17,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,160.77

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