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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.50, 25,521.75 and 6,633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.50, 25,521.75 and 6,633.54 is: 9,950.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.50 : 25,521.75 = 6,633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.50/25,521.75 = 6,633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.50x = 25,521.75 × 6,633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.50x = 169,299,549.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,299,549.50/17,014.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.31

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