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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.68, 25,902.14 and 6,740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.68, 25,902.14 and 6,740.96 is: 10,109.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.68 : 25,902.14 = 6,740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.68/25,902.14 = 6,740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.68x = 25,902.14 × 6,740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.68x = 174,605,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,605,289.65/17,270.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.93

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