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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.48, 25,744.86 and 6,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.48, 25,744.86 and 6,776.52 is: 10,168.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.48 : 25,744.86 = 6,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.48/25,744.86 = 6,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.48x = 25,744.86 × 6,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.48x = 174,460,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,460,558.69/17,157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.19

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