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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,008.57, 25,517.72 and 6,627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,008.57, 25,517.72 and 6,627.61 is: 9,943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,008.57 : 25,517.72 = 6,627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,008.57/25,517.72 = 6,627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,008.57x = 25,517.72 × 6,627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,008.57x = 169,121,496.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,121,496.25/17,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.31

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