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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,106.48, 25,657.56 and 6,725.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,106.48, 25,657.56 and 6,725.52 is: 10,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,106.48 : 25,657.56 = 6,725.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,106.48/25,657.56 = 6,725.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,106.48x = 25,657.56 × 6,725.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,106.48x = 172,560,432.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,560,432.93/17,106.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.43

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