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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.04, 25,521.40 and 6,625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.04, 25,521.40 and 6,625.76 is: 9,940.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.04 : 25,521.40 = 6,625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.04/25,521.40 = 6,625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.04x = 25,521.40 × 6,625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.04x = 169,098,671.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,098,671.26/17,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.53

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