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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,254.38, 25,869.42 and 6,716.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,254.38, 25,869.42 and 6,716.28 is: 10,069.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,254.38 : 25,869.42 = 6,716.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,254.38/25,869.42 = 6,716.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,254.38x = 25,869.42 × 6,716.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,254.38x = 173,746,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,746,268.16/17,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.69

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