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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.46, 25,691.28 and 6,735.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.46, 25,691.28 and 6,735.78 is: 10,104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.46 : 25,691.28 = 6,735.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.46/25,691.28 = 6,735.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.46x = 25,691.28 × 6,735.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.46x = 173,050,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,050,810.00/17,126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.30

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