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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.57, 25,519.31 and 6,481.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.57, 25,519.31 and 6,481.26 is: 9,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.57 : 25,519.31 = 6,481.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.57/25,519.31 = 6,481.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.57x = 25,519.31 × 6,481.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.57x = 165,397,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,397,299.33/17,012.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,722.06

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