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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,276.49, 25,907.74 and 6,745.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,276.49, 25,907.74 and 6,745.03 is: 10,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,276.49 : 25,907.74 = 6,745.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,276.49/25,907.74 = 6,745.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,276.49x = 25,907.74 × 6,745.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,276.49x = 174,748,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,748,401.90/17,276.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.81

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