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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.09, 25,899.97 and 6,728.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.09, 25,899.97 and 6,728.74 is: 10,096.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.09 : 25,899.97 = 6,728.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.09/25,899.97 = 6,728.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.09x = 25,899.97 × 6,728.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.09x = 174,274,164.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,274,164.14/17,260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.94

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