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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.34, 25,555.41 and 6,506.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.34, 25,555.41 and 6,506.58 is: 9,761.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.34 : 25,555.41 = 6,506.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.34/25,555.41 = 6,506.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.34x = 25,555.41 × 6,506.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.34x = 166,278,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,278,319.60/17,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.93

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