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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,145.24, 25,732.41 and 6,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,145.24, 25,732.41 and 6,764.28 is: 10,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,145.24 : 25,732.41 = 6,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,145.24/25,732.41 = 6,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,145.24x = 25,732.41 × 6,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,145.24x = 174,061,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,061,226.31/17,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.16

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