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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,009.51, 25,507.02 and 6,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,009.51, 25,507.02 and 6,473.63 is: 9,707.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,009.51 : 25,507.02 = 6,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,009.51/25,507.02 = 6,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,009.51x = 25,507.02 × 6,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,009.51x = 165,123,073.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,123,073.65/17,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,707.69

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