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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,284.74, 25,921.35 and 6,752.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,284.74, 25,921.35 and 6,752.03 is: 10,125.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,284.74 : 25,921.35 = 6,752.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,284.74/25,921.35 = 6,752.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,284.74x = 25,921.35 × 6,752.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,284.74x = 175,021,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,021,699.08/17,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.79

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