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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.99, 25,548.46 and 6,514.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.99, 25,548.46 and 6,514.26 is: 9,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.99 : 25,548.46 = 6,514.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.99/25,548.46 = 6,514.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.99x = 25,548.46 × 6,514.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.99x = 166,429,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,429,278.47/17,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,761.25

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