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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,277.62, 25,909.45 and 6,746.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,277.62, 25,909.45 and 6,746.13 is: 10,116.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,277.62 : 25,909.45 = 6,746.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,277.62/25,909.45 = 6,746.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,277.62x = 25,909.45 × 6,746.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,277.62x = 174,788,501.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,788,501.06/17,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.47

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