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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,078.91, 25,617.45 and 6,553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,078.91, 25,617.45 and 6,553.98 is: 9,830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,078.91 : 25,617.45 = 6,553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,078.91/25,617.45 = 6,553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,078.91x = 25,617.45 × 6,553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,078.91x = 167,896,254.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,896,254.95/17,078.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,830.62

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