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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,022.06, 25,536.33 and 6,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,022.06, 25,536.33 and 6,633 is: 9,950.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,022.06 : 25,536.33 = 6,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,022.06/25,536.33 = 6,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,022.06x = 25,536.33 × 6,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,022.06x = 169,382,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,382,476.89/17,022.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.76

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