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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.25, 25,551.81 and 6,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.25, 25,551.81 and 6,359.53 is: 9,538.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.25 : 25,551.81 = 6,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.25/25,551.81 = 6,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.25x = 25,551.81 × 6,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.25x = 162,497,502.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,497,502.25/17,035.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,538.90

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