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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,004.72, 25,507.01 and 6,472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,004.72, 25,507.01 and 6,472.26 is: 9,708.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,004.72 : 25,507.01 = 6,472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,004.72/25,507.01 = 6,472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,004.72x = 25,507.01 × 6,472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,004.72x = 165,087,968.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,087,968.18/17,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,708.36

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