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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,114.04, 25,655.90 and 6,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,114.04, 25,655.90 and 6,723.40 is: 10,079.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,114.04 : 25,655.90 = 6,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,114.04/25,655.90 = 6,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,114.04x = 25,655.90 × 6,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,114.04x = 172,494,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,494,878.06/17,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.14

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