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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.32, 25,539.74 and 6,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.32, 25,539.74 and 6,504.04 is: 9,752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.32 : 25,539.74 = 6,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.32/25,539.74 = 6,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.32x = 25,539.74 × 6,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.32x = 166,111,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,111,490.55/17,033.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,752.15

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