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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,146.58, 25,729.58 and 6,765.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,146.58, 25,729.58 and 6,765.62 is: 10,152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,146.58 : 25,729.58 = 6,765.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,146.58/25,729.58 = 6,765.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,146.58x = 25,729.58 × 6,765.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,146.58x = 174,076,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,076,561.04/17,146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,152.26

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