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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.21, 25,702.40 and 6,744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.21, 25,702.40 and 6,744.25 is: 10,122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.21 : 25,702.40 = 6,744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.21/25,702.40 = 6,744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.21x = 25,702.40 × 6,744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.21x = 173,343,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,343,411.20/17,125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.12

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