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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,112.06, 25,670.52 and 6,723

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,112.06, 25,670.52 and 6,723 is: 10,085.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,112.06 : 25,670.52 = 6,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,112.06/25,670.52 = 6,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,112.06x = 25,670.52 × 6,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,112.06x = 172,582,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,582,905.96/17,112.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.45

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