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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.94, 25,613.82 and 6,539.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.94, 25,613.82 and 6,539.13 is: 9,812.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.94 : 25,613.82 = 6,539.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.94/25,613.82 = 6,539.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.94x = 25,613.82 × 6,539.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.94x = 167,492,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,492,098.78/17,069.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,812.11

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