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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,265.38, 25,901.42 and 6,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,265.38, 25,901.42 and 6,734.98 is: 10,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,265.38 : 25,901.42 = 6,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,265.38/25,901.42 = 6,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,265.38x = 25,901.42 × 6,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,265.38x = 174,445,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,445,447.24/17,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.77

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