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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.47, 25,894.53 and 6,725.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.47, 25,894.53 and 6,725.12 is: 10,091.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.47 : 25,894.53 = 6,725.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.47/25,894.53 = 6,725.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.47x = 25,894.53 × 6,725.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.47x = 174,143,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,143,692.12/17,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.50

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