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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,105.49, 25,660.95 and 6,575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,105.49, 25,660.95 and 6,575.07 is: 9,863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,105.49 : 25,660.95 = 6,575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,105.49/25,660.95 = 6,575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,105.49x = 25,660.95 × 6,575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,105.49x = 168,722,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,722,542.52/17,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,863.65

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