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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.62, 25,960.60 and 6,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.62, 25,960.60 and 6,774.28 is: 10,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.62 : 25,960.60 = 6,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.62/25,960.60 = 6,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.62x = 25,960.60 × 6,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.62x = 175,864,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,864,373.37/17,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.27

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