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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.36, 25,565.52 and 6,510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.36, 25,565.52 and 6,510.64 is: 9,767.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.36 : 25,565.52 = 6,510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.36/25,565.52 = 6,510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.36x = 25,565.52 × 6,510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.36x = 166,447,897.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,447,897.13/17,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,767.29

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