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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,246.58, 25,876.56 and 6,717.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,246.58, 25,876.56 and 6,717.54 is: 10,078.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,246.58 : 25,876.56 = 6,717.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,246.58/25,876.56 = 6,717.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,246.58x = 25,876.56 × 6,717.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,246.58x = 173,826,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,826,826.86/17,246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.92

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