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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,126.55, 25,691.40 and 6,735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,126.55, 25,691.40 and 6,735.87 is: 10,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,126.55 : 25,691.40 = 6,735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,126.55/25,691.40 = 6,735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,126.55x = 25,691.40 × 6,735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,126.55x = 173,053,930.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,053,930.52/17,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.42

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