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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.07, 25,964.25 and 6,776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.07, 25,964.25 and 6,776.72 is: 10,165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.07 : 25,964.25 = 6,776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.07/25,964.25 = 6,776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.07x = 25,964.25 × 6,776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.07x = 175,952,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,952,517.17/17,308.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,165.92

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