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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,039.33, 25,569.62 and 6,510.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,039.33, 25,569.62 and 6,510.29 is: 9,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,039.33 : 25,569.62 = 6,510.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,039.33/25,569.62 = 6,510.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,039.33x = 25,569.62 × 6,510.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,039.33x = 166,465,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,465,480.99/17,039.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,769.49

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