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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.95, 25,707.64 and 6,750.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.95, 25,707.64 and 6,750.99 is: 10,130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.95 : 25,707.64 = 6,750.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.95/25,707.64 = 6,750.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.95x = 25,707.64 × 6,750.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.95x = 173,551,875.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,551,875.15/17,131.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.31

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