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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.56, 25,963.52 and 6,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.56, 25,963.52 and 6,776.24 is: 10,165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.56 : 25,963.52 = 6,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.56/25,963.52 = 6,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.56x = 25,963.52 × 6,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.56x = 175,934,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,934,879.07/17,307.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.20

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