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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.23, 25,587.98 and 6,534.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.23, 25,587.98 and 6,534.30 is: 9,801.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.23 : 25,587.98 = 6,534.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.23/25,587.98 = 6,534.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.23x = 25,587.98 × 6,534.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.23x = 167,199,391.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,199,391.22/17,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.11

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