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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.23, 25,902.86 and 6,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.23, 25,902.86 and 6,741.50 is: 10,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.23 : 25,902.86 = 6,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.23/25,902.86 = 6,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.23x = 25,902.86 × 6,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.23x = 174,623,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,623,967.47/17,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.69

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