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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.71, 25,509.99 and 6,333.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.71, 25,509.99 and 6,333.07 is: 9,498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.71 : 25,509.99 = 6,333.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.71/25,509.99 = 6,333.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.71x = 25,509.99 × 6,333.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.71x = 161,556,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,556,632.17/17,008.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.47

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