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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,168.64, 25,750.40 and 6,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,168.64, 25,750.40 and 6,787.52 is: 10,180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,168.64 : 25,750.40 = 6,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,168.64/25,750.40 = 6,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,168.64x = 25,750.40 × 6,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,168.64x = 174,781,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,781,355.01/17,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.27

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