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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.26, 25,544.34 and 6,354.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.26, 25,544.34 and 6,354.54 is: 9,531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.26 : 25,544.34 = 6,354.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.26/25,544.34 = 6,354.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.26x = 25,544.34 × 6,354.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.26x = 162,322,436.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,322,436.10/17,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.41

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