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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,189.33, 25,786.46 and 6,519.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,189.33, 25,786.46 and 6,519.61 is: 9,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,189.33 : 25,786.46 = 6,519.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,189.33/25,786.46 = 6,519.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,189.33x = 25,786.46 × 6,519.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,189.33x = 168,117,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,117,662.48/17,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.35

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