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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,043.97, 25,567.70 and 6,522.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,043.97, 25,567.70 and 6,522.83 is: 9,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,043.97 : 25,567.70 = 6,522.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,043.97/25,567.70 = 6,522.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,043.97x = 25,567.70 × 6,522.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,043.97x = 166,773,839.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,773,839.84/17,043.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.92

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