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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.69, 25,573.20 and 6,512.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.69, 25,573.20 and 6,512.61 is: 9,772.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.69 : 25,573.20 = 6,512.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.69/25,573.20 = 6,512.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.69x = 25,573.20 × 6,512.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.69x = 166,548,325.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,548,325.55/17,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.99

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