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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,053.83, 25,575.15 and 6,233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,053.83, 25,575.15 and 6,233.04 is: 9,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,053.83 : 25,575.15 = 6,233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,053.83/25,575.15 = 6,233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,053.83x = 25,575.15 × 6,233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,053.83x = 159,410,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,410,932.96/17,053.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.52

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