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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.06, 25,863.66 and 6,717.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.06, 25,863.66 and 6,717.51 is: 10,069.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.06 : 25,863.66 = 6,717.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.06/25,863.66 = 6,717.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.06x = 25,863.66 × 6,717.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.06x = 173,739,394.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,739,394.69/17,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.48

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