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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,027.91, 25,537.95 and 6,499.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,027.91, 25,537.95 and 6,499.17 is: 9,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,027.91 : 25,537.95 = 6,499.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,027.91/25,537.95 = 6,499.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,027.91x = 25,537.95 × 6,499.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,027.91x = 165,975,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,975,478.50/17,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.26

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