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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.67, 25,501.19 and 6,609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.67, 25,501.19 and 6,609.75 is: 9,912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.67 : 25,501.19 = 6,609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.67/25,501.19 = 6,609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.67x = 25,501.19 × 6,609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.67x = 168,556,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,556,457.55/17,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.95

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