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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,256.79, 25,880.18 and 6,724.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,256.79, 25,880.18 and 6,724.47 is: 10,084.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,256.79 : 25,880.18 = 6,724.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,256.79/25,880.18 = 6,724.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,256.79x = 25,880.18 × 6,724.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,256.79x = 174,030,364.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,030,364.60/17,256.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.75

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