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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,260.58, 25,891.32 and 6,730.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,260.58, 25,891.32 and 6,730.17 is: 10,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,260.58 : 25,891.32 = 6,730.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,260.58/25,891.32 = 6,730.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,260.58x = 25,891.32 × 6,730.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,260.58x = 174,252,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,252,985.12/17,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.43

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