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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,287.30, 25,925.19 and 6,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,287.30, 25,925.19 and 6,754.60 is: 10,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,287.30 : 25,925.19 = 6,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,287.30/25,925.19 = 6,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,287.30x = 25,925.19 × 6,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,287.30x = 175,114,295.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,114,295.45/17,287.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.65

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