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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.04, 25,569.05 and 6,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.04, 25,569.05 and 6,523 is: 9,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.04 : 25,569.05 = 6,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.04/25,569.05 = 6,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.04x = 25,569.05 × 6,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.04x = 166,786,913.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,786,913.15/17,050.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.20

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