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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.07, 25,961.27 and 6,774.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.07, 25,961.27 and 6,774.73 is: 10,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.07 : 25,961.27 = 6,774.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.07/25,961.27 = 6,774.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.07x = 25,961.27 × 6,774.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.07x = 175,880,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,880,594.71/17,306.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,162.94

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