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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.52, 25,663.50 and 6,577.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.52, 25,663.50 and 6,577.74 is: 9,865.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.52 : 25,663.50 = 6,577.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.52/25,663.50 = 6,577.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.52x = 25,663.50 × 6,577.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.52x = 168,807,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,807,830.49/17,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,865.16

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