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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,046.21, 25,579.96 and 6,517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,046.21, 25,579.96 and 6,517.12 is: 9,779.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,046.21 : 25,579.96 = 6,517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,046.21/25,579.96 = 6,517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,046.21x = 25,579.96 × 6,517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,046.21x = 166,707,685.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,707,685.21/17,046.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,779.75

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