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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.21, 25,587.95 and 6,534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.21, 25,587.95 and 6,534.27 is: 9,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.21 : 25,587.95 = 6,534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.21/25,587.95 = 6,534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.21x = 25,587.95 × 6,534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.21x = 167,198,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,198,578.13/17,059.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.08

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