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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,100.91, 25,645.29 and 6,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,100.91, 25,645.29 and 6,571.72 is: 9,855.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,100.91 : 25,645.29 = 6,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,100.91/25,645.29 = 6,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,100.91x = 25,645.29 × 6,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,100.91x = 168,533,665.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,533,665.20/17,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,855.25

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