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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,255.66, 25,879.64 and 6,725.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,255.66, 25,879.64 and 6,725.96 is: 10,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,255.66 : 25,879.64 = 6,725.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,255.66/25,879.64 = 6,725.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,255.66x = 25,879.64 × 6,725.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,255.66x = 174,065,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,065,357.48/17,255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.44

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