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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,033.47, 25,560.91 and 6,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,033.47, 25,560.91 and 6,504.58 is: 9,760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,033.47 : 25,560.91 = 6,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,033.47/25,560.91 = 6,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,033.47x = 25,560.91 × 6,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,033.47x = 166,262,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,262,983.97/17,033.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,760.96

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