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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.99, 25,581.42 and 6,533.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.99, 25,581.42 and 6,533.53 is: 9,793.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.99 : 25,581.42 = 6,533.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.99/25,581.42 = 6,533.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.99x = 25,581.42 × 6,533.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.99x = 167,136,942.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,136,942.34/17,065.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.57

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