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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,274.99, 25,905.50 and 6,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,274.99, 25,905.50 and 6,743.52 is: 10,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,274.99 : 25,905.50 = 6,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,274.99/25,905.50 = 6,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,274.99x = 25,905.50 × 6,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,274.99x = 174,694,223.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,694,223.64/17,274.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.55

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