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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.28, 25,509.69 and 6,476.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.28, 25,509.69 and 6,476.89 is: 9,715.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.28 : 25,509.69 = 6,476.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.28/25,509.69 = 6,476.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.28x = 25,509.69 × 6,476.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.28x = 165,223,343.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,223,343.96/17,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,715.43

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