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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.06, 25,881.66 and 6,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.06, 25,881.66 and 6,729.50 is: 10,087.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.06 : 25,881.66 = 6,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.06/25,881.66 = 6,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.06x = 25,881.66 × 6,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.06x = 174,170,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,170,630.97/17,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.46

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