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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,063.23, 25,577.30 and 6,530.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,063.23, 25,577.30 and 6,530.78 is: 9,789.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,063.23 : 25,577.30 = 6,530.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,063.23/25,577.30 = 6,530.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,063.23x = 25,577.30 × 6,530.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,063.23x = 167,039,607.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,039,607.73/17,063.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.45

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