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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.13, 25,713.32 and 6,611.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.13, 25,713.32 and 6,611.49 is: 9,912.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.13 : 25,713.32 = 6,611.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.13/25,713.32 = 6,611.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.13x = 25,713.32 × 6,611.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.13x = 170,003,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,003,324.99/17,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.66

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