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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,125.79, 25,688.72 and 6,737.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,125.79, 25,688.72 and 6,737.54 is: 10,106.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,125.79 : 25,688.72 = 6,737.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,125.79/25,688.72 = 6,737.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,125.79x = 25,688.72 × 6,737.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,125.79x = 173,078,666.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,078,666.95/17,125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.32

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