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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,023.81, 25,538.96 and 6,634.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,023.81, 25,538.96 and 6,634.75 is: 9,953.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,023.81 : 25,538.96 = 6,634.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,023.81/25,538.96 = 6,634.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,023.81x = 25,538.96 × 6,634.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,023.81x = 169,444,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,444,614.86/17,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.39

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