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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.46, 25,893.81 and 6,735.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.46, 25,893.81 and 6,735.65 is: 10,101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.46 : 25,893.81 = 6,735.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.46/25,893.81 = 6,735.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.46x = 25,893.81 × 6,735.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.46x = 174,411,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,411,607.65/17,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.18

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