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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,102.40, 25,638.12 and 6,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,102.40, 25,638.12 and 6,711.36 is: 10,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,102.40 : 25,638.12 = 6,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,102.40/25,638.12 = 6,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,102.40x = 25,638.12 × 6,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,102.40x = 172,066,653.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,066,653.04/17,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,060.97

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