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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,067.54, 25,577.37 and 6,526.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,067.54, 25,577.37 and 6,526.20 is: 9,780.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,067.54 : 25,577.37 = 6,526.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,067.54/25,577.37 = 6,526.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,067.54x = 25,577.37 × 6,526.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,067.54x = 166,923,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,923,032.09/17,067.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.15

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