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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,011.66, 25,517.49 and 6,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,011.66, 25,517.49 and 6,625.84 is: 9,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,011.66 : 25,517.49 = 6,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,011.66/25,517.49 = 6,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,011.66x = 25,517.49 × 6,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,011.66x = 169,074,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,074,805.94/17,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,938.76

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