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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,266.47, 25,895.85 and 6,736.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,266.47, 25,895.85 and 6,736.77 is: 10,103.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,266.47 : 25,895.85 = 6,736.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,266.47/25,895.85 = 6,736.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,266.47x = 25,895.85 × 6,736.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,266.47x = 174,454,385.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,454,385.40/17,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.65

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