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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.22, 25,586.28 and 6,525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.22, 25,586.28 and 6,525.87 is: 9,788.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.22 : 25,586.28 = 6,525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.22/25,586.28 = 6,525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.22x = 25,586.28 × 6,525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.22x = 166,972,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,972,737.06/17,057.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.98

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