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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,122.32, 25,684.56 and 6,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,122.32, 25,684.56 and 6,741.36 is: 10,112.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,122.32 : 25,684.56 = 6,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,122.32/25,684.56 = 6,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,122.32x = 25,684.56 × 6,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,122.32x = 173,148,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,148,865.40/17,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.47

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