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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,253.06, 25,862.16 and 6,716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,253.06, 25,862.16 and 6,716.51 is: 10,067.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,253.06 : 25,862.16 = 6,716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,253.06/25,862.16 = 6,716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,253.06x = 25,862.16 × 6,716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,253.06x = 173,703,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,703,326.95/17,253.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.97

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