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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.58, 25,571.25 and 6,524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.58, 25,571.25 and 6,524.55 is: 9,784.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.58 : 25,571.25 = 6,524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.58/25,571.25 = 6,524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.58x = 25,571.25 × 6,524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.58x = 166,840,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,840,899.19/17,051.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,784.48

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