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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.06, 25,865.16 and 6,718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.06, 25,865.16 and 6,718.50 is: 10,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.06 : 25,865.16 = 6,718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.06/25,865.16 = 6,718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.06x = 25,865.16 × 6,718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.06x = 173,775,077.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,775,077.46/17,255.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,070.96

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