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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,010.96, 25,512.33 and 6,480.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,010.96, 25,512.33 and 6,480.54 is: 9,719.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,010.96 : 25,512.33 = 6,480.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,010.96/25,512.33 = 6,480.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,010.96x = 25,512.33 × 6,480.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,010.96x = 165,333,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,333,675.06/17,010.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,719.24

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