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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.06, 25,889.19 and 6,734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.06, 25,889.19 and 6,734.52 is: 10,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.06 : 25,889.19 = 6,734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.06/25,889.19 = 6,734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.06x = 25,889.19 × 6,734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.06x = 174,351,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,351,267.84/17,271.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.00

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