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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,300.06, 25,947.74 and 6,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,300.06, 25,947.74 and 6,762.75 is: 10,143.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,300.06 : 25,947.74 = 6,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,300.06/25,947.74 = 6,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,300.06x = 25,947.74 × 6,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,300.06x = 175,478,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,478,095.59/17,300.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.21

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