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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.69, 25,906.50 and 6,740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.69, 25,906.50 and 6,740.28 is: 10,110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.69 : 25,906.50 = 6,740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.69/25,906.50 = 6,740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.69x = 25,906.50 × 6,740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.69x = 174,617,063.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,617,063.82/17,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.60

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