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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,021.69, 25,523.90 and 6,490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,021.69, 25,523.90 and 6,490.07 is: 9,731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,021.69 : 25,523.90 = 6,490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,021.69/25,523.90 = 6,490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,021.69x = 25,523.90 × 6,490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,021.69x = 165,651,865.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,651,865.22/17,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,731.81

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