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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.92, 25,609.68 and 6,545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.92, 25,609.68 and 6,545.61 is: 9,819.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.92 : 25,609.68 = 6,545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.92/25,609.68 = 6,545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.92x = 25,609.68 × 6,545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.92x = 167,630,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,630,977.50/17,071.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,819.11

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