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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,042.20, 25,573.95 and 6,513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,042.20, 25,573.95 and 6,513.12 is: 9,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,042.20 : 25,573.95 = 6,513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,042.20/25,573.95 = 6,513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,042.20x = 25,573.95 × 6,513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,042.20x = 166,566,044.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,566,044.79/17,042.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,773.74

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