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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.01, 25,557.48 and 6,363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.01, 25,557.48 and 6,363.33 is: 9,544.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.01 : 25,557.48 = 6,363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.01/25,557.48 = 6,363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.01x = 25,557.48 × 6,363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.01x = 162,630,679.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,630,679.21/17,039.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,544.61

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