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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,243.39, 25,858.32 and 6,712.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,243.39, 25,858.32 and 6,712.01 is: 10,065.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,243.39 : 25,858.32 = 6,712.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,243.39/25,858.32 = 6,712.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,243.39x = 25,858.32 × 6,712.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,243.39x = 173,561,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,561,302.42/17,243.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,065.38

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