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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,012.58, 25,518.74 and 6,624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,012.58, 25,518.74 and 6,624.33 is: 9,936.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,012.58 : 25,518.74 = 6,624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,012.58/25,518.74 = 6,624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,012.58x = 25,518.74 × 6,624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,012.58x = 169,044,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,044,521.82/17,012.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,936.44

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