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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.46, 25,708.77 and 6,748.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.46, 25,708.77 and 6,748.50 is: 10,128.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.46 : 25,708.77 = 6,748.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.46/25,708.77 = 6,748.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.46x = 25,708.77 × 6,748.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.46x = 173,495,634.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,495,634.35/17,129.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.49

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