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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.24, 25,723.20 and 6,762.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.24, 25,723.20 and 6,762.80 is: 10,143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.24 : 25,723.20 = 6,762.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.24/25,723.20 = 6,762.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.24x = 25,723.20 × 6,762.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.24x = 173,960,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,960,856.96/17,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.35

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