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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,245.47, 25,862.34 and 6,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,245.47, 25,862.34 and 6,714.66 is: 10,069.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,245.47 : 25,862.34 = 6,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,245.47/25,862.34 = 6,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,245.47x = 25,862.34 × 6,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,245.47x = 173,656,819.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,656,819.90/17,245.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.71

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