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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.54, 25,507.50 and 6,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.54, 25,507.50 and 6,611.14 is: 9,912.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.54 : 25,507.50 = 6,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.54/25,507.50 = 6,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.54x = 25,507.50 × 6,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.54x = 168,633,653.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,633,653.55/17,011.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.90

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