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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,241.12, 25,863.84 and 6,711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,241.12, 25,863.84 and 6,711.36 is: 10,067.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,241.12 : 25,863.84 = 6,711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,241.12/25,863.84 = 6,711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,241.12x = 25,863.84 × 6,711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,241.12x = 173,581,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,581,541.22/17,241.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.88

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