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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.09, 25,901.47 and 6,729.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.09, 25,901.47 and 6,729.74 is: 10,098.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.09 : 25,901.47 = 6,729.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.09/25,901.47 = 6,729.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.09x = 25,901.47 × 6,729.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.09x = 174,310,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,310,158.72/17,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.44

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