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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,026.04, 25,546.40 and 6,499.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,026.04, 25,546.40 and 6,499.22 is: 9,751.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,026.04 : 25,546.40 = 6,499.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,026.04/25,546.40 = 6,499.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,026.04x = 25,546.40 × 6,499.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,026.04x = 166,031,718.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,031,718.21/17,026.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,751.63

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