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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.12, 25,548.29 and 6,499.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.12, 25,548.29 and 6,499.30 is: 9,748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.12 : 25,548.29 = 6,499.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.12/25,548.29 = 6,499.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.12x = 25,548.29 × 6,499.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.12x = 166,046,013.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,046,013.66/17,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,748.99

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