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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.21, 25,898.16 and 6,734.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.21, 25,898.16 and 6,734.29 is: 10,100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.21 : 25,898.16 = 6,734.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.21/25,898.16 = 6,734.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.21x = 25,898.16 × 6,734.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.21x = 174,405,672.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,405,672.15/17,266.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.98

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