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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,281.56, 25,904.88 and 6,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,281.56, 25,904.88 and 6,745.08 is: 10,110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,281.56 : 25,904.88 = 6,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,281.56/25,904.88 = 6,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,281.56x = 25,904.88 × 6,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,281.56x = 174,730,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,730,487.99/17,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.81

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