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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,116.68, 25,676.64 and 6,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,116.68, 25,676.64 and 6,726 is: 10,089.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,116.68 : 25,676.64 = 6,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,116.68/25,676.64 = 6,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,116.68x = 25,676.64 × 6,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,116.68x = 172,701,080.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,701,080.64/17,116.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.64

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