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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.07, 25,707.83 and 6,751.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.07, 25,707.83 and 6,751.11 is: 10,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.07 : 25,707.83 = 6,751.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.07/25,707.83 = 6,751.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.07x = 25,707.83 × 6,751.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.07x = 173,556,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,556,354.44/17,132.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.50

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