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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.37, 25,960.23 and 6,774.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.37, 25,960.23 and 6,774.04 is: 10,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.37 : 25,960.23 = 6,774.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.37/25,960.23 = 6,774.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.37x = 25,960.23 × 6,774.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.37x = 175,855,506.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,855,506.63/17,305.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,161.90

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