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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,247.15, 25,865.73 and 6,714.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,247.15, 25,865.73 and 6,714.83 is: 10,070.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,247.15 : 25,865.73 = 6,714.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,247.15/25,865.73 = 6,714.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,247.15x = 25,865.73 × 6,714.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,247.15x = 173,683,875.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,683,875.63/17,247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.29

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