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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.66, 25,540.45 and 6,351.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.66, 25,540.45 and 6,351.96 is: 9,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.66 : 25,540.45 = 6,351.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.66/25,540.45 = 6,351.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.66x = 25,540.45 × 6,351.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.66x = 162,231,803.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,231,803.70/17,027.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,527.55

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