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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.32, 25,583.27 and 6,526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.32, 25,583.27 and 6,526.89 is: 9,788.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.32 : 25,583.27 = 6,526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.32/25,583.27 = 6,526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.32x = 25,583.27 × 6,526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.32x = 166,979,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,979,156.50/17,059.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,788.15

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