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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,279.46, 25,919.72 and 6,749.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,279.46, 25,919.72 and 6,749.04 is: 10,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,279.46 : 25,919.72 = 6,749.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,279.46/25,919.72 = 6,749.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,279.46x = 25,919.72 × 6,749.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,279.46x = 174,933,227.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,933,227.07/17,279.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.77

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