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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,090.38, 25,635.97 and 6,702.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,090.38, 25,635.97 and 6,702.13 is: 10,053.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,090.38 : 25,635.97 = 6,702.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,090.38/25,635.97 = 6,702.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,090.38x = 25,635.97 × 6,702.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,090.38x = 171,815,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,815,475.44/17,090.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.35

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