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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.45, 25,916.72 and 6,747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.45, 25,916.72 and 6,747.05 is: 10,120.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.45 : 25,916.72 = 6,747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.45/25,916.72 = 6,747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.45x = 25,916.72 × 6,747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.45x = 174,861,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,861,242.36/17,277.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.78

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