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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,143.48, 25,723.86 and 6,762.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,143.48, 25,723.86 and 6,762.52 is: 10,147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,143.48 : 25,723.86 = 6,762.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,143.48/25,723.86 = 6,762.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,143.48x = 25,723.86 × 6,762.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,143.48x = 173,958,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,958,117.73/17,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,147.19

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