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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.51, 25,562.56 and 6,516.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.51, 25,562.56 and 6,516.42 is: 9,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.51 : 25,562.56 = 6,516.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.51/25,562.56 = 6,516.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.51x = 25,562.56 × 6,516.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.51x = 166,576,377.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,576,377.24/17,041.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,774.74

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