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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.73, 25,915.65 and 6,755.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.73, 25,915.65 and 6,755.77 is: 10,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.73 : 25,915.65 = 6,755.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.73/25,915.65 = 6,755.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.73x = 25,915.65 × 6,755.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.73x = 175,080,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,080,170.80/17,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.18

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