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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.06, 25,872.67 and 6,723.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.06, 25,872.67 and 6,723.49 is: 10,078.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.06 : 25,872.67 = 6,723.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.06/25,872.67 = 6,723.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.06x = 25,872.67 × 6,723.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.06x = 173,954,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,954,638.02/17,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.45

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