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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.83, 25,588.13 and 6,535.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.83, 25,588.13 and 6,535.81 is: 9,801.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.83 : 25,588.13 = 6,535.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.83/25,588.13 = 6,535.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.83x = 25,588.13 × 6,535.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.83x = 167,239,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,239,123.26/17,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,801.37

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