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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,264.79, 25,900.52 and 6,734.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,264.79, 25,900.52 and 6,734.38 is: 10,102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,264.79 : 25,900.52 = 6,734.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,264.79/25,900.52 = 6,734.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,264.79x = 25,900.52 × 6,734.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,264.79x = 174,423,943.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,423,943.88/17,264.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.87

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