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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.38, 25,967.90 and 6,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.38, 25,967.90 and 6,776.24 is: 10,168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.38 : 25,967.90 = 6,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.38/25,967.90 = 6,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.38x = 25,967.90 × 6,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.38x = 175,964,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,964,722.70/17,305.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.21

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