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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.22, 25,901.46 and 6,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.22, 25,901.46 and 6,740.52 is: 10,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.22 : 25,901.46 = 6,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.22/25,901.46 = 6,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.22x = 25,901.46 × 6,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.22x = 174,589,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,589,309.16/17,270.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.27

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