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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.49, 25,508.34 and 6,476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.49, 25,508.34 and 6,476.97 is: 9,713.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.49 : 25,508.34 = 6,476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.49/25,508.34 = 6,476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.49x = 25,508.34 × 6,476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.49x = 165,216,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,216,752.93/17,009.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,713.21

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