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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,268.47, 25,901.52 and 6,736.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,268.47, 25,901.52 and 6,736.54 is: 10,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,268.47 : 25,901.52 = 6,736.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,268.47/25,901.52 = 6,736.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,268.47x = 25,901.52 × 6,736.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,268.47x = 174,486,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,486,625.54/17,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.35

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