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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.16, 25,865.89 and 6,712.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.16, 25,865.89 and 6,712.50 is: 10,069.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.16 : 25,865.89 = 6,712.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.16/25,865.89 = 6,712.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.16x = 25,865.89 × 6,712.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.16x = 173,624,653.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,624,653.32/17,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.19

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