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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.70, 25,675.14 and 6,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.70, 25,675.14 and 6,729.46 is: 10,093.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.70 : 25,675.14 = 6,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.70/25,675.14 = 6,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.70x = 25,675.14 × 6,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.70x = 172,779,827.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,779,827.62/17,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.64

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