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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.70, 25,651.94 and 6,572.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.70, 25,651.94 and 6,572.41 is: 9,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.70 : 25,651.94 = 6,572.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.70/25,651.94 = 6,572.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.70x = 25,651.94 × 6,572.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.70x = 168,594,938.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,594,938.72/17,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,862.99

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