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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,014.46, 25,521.58 and 6,626.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,014.46, 25,521.58 and 6,626.21 is: 9,939.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,014.46 : 25,521.58 = 6,626.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,014.46/25,521.58 = 6,626.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,014.46x = 25,521.58 × 6,626.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,014.46x = 169,111,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,111,229.29/17,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.27

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