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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093, 25,651.65 and 6,704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093, 25,651.65 and 6,704.75 is: 10,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093 : 25,651.65 = 6,704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093/25,651.65 = 6,704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093x = 25,651.65 × 6,704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093x = 171,987,900.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,987,900.34/17,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.89

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