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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,275.66, 25,916.84 and 6,745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,275.66, 25,916.84 and 6,745.26 is: 10,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,275.66 : 25,916.84 = 6,745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,275.66/25,916.84 = 6,745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,275.66x = 25,916.84 × 6,745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,275.66x = 174,815,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,815,824.18/17,275.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.20

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