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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,108.94, 25,665.02 and 6,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,108.94, 25,665.02 and 6,718.26 is: 10,078.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,108.94 : 25,665.02 = 6,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,108.94/25,665.02 = 6,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,108.94x = 25,665.02 × 6,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,108.94x = 172,424,277.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,424,277.27/17,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.02

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