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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,261.49, 25,879.02 and 6,729.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,261.49, 25,879.02 and 6,729.95 is: 10,089.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,261.49 : 25,879.02 = 6,729.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,261.49/25,879.02 = 6,729.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,261.49x = 25,879.02 × 6,729.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,261.49x = 174,164,381.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,164,381.25/17,261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.77

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