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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.48, 25,569.66 and 6,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.48, 25,569.66 and 6,653 is: 9,975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.48 : 25,569.66 = 6,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.48/25,569.66 = 6,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.48x = 25,569.66 × 6,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.48x = 170,114,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,114,947.98/17,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.38

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