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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,030.63, 25,544.90 and 6,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,030.63, 25,544.90 and 6,354.91 is: 9,531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,030.63 : 25,544.90 = 6,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,030.63/25,544.90 = 6,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,030.63x = 25,544.90 × 6,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,030.63x = 162,335,604.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,335,604.32/17,030.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,531.98

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