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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,016.51, 25,524.80 and 6,628.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,016.51, 25,524.80 and 6,628.26 is: 9,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,016.51 : 25,524.80 = 6,628.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,016.51/25,524.80 = 6,628.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,016.51x = 25,524.80 × 6,628.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,016.51x = 169,184,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,184,977.71/17,016.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,942.40

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