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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,271.68, 25,903.64 and 6,741.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,271.68, 25,903.64 and 6,741.96 is: 10,111.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,271.68 : 25,903.64 = 6,741.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,271.68/25,903.64 = 6,741.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,271.68x = 25,903.64 × 6,741.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,271.68x = 174,641,304.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,641,304.73/17,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.43

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