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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.72, 25,507.50 and 6,611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.72, 25,507.50 and 6,611.32 is: 9,913.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.72 : 25,507.50 = 6,611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.72/25,507.50 = 6,611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.72x = 25,507.50 × 6,611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.72x = 168,638,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,638,244.90/17,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.06

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