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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.04, 25,683.48 and 6,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.04, 25,683.48 and 6,737.04 is: 10,099.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.04 : 25,683.48 = 6,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.04/25,683.48 = 6,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.04x = 25,683.48 × 6,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.04x = 173,030,632.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,030,632.10/17,132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.83

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