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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,270.97, 25,902.60 and 6,741.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,270.97, 25,902.60 and 6,741.27 is: 10,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,270.97 : 25,902.60 = 6,741.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,270.97/25,902.60 = 6,741.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,270.97x = 25,902.60 × 6,741.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,270.97x = 174,616,420.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,616,420.30/17,270.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.40

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