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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,161.59, 25,742.66 and 6,773.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,161.59, 25,742.66 and 6,773.25 is: 10,159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,161.59 : 25,742.66 = 6,773.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,161.59/25,742.66 = 6,773.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,161.59x = 25,742.66 × 6,773.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,161.59x = 174,361,437.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,361,437.98/17,161.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.98

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