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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.04, 25,526.94 and 6,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.04, 25,526.94 and 6,637.36 is: 9,950.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.04 : 25,526.94 = 6,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.04/25,526.94 = 6,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.04x = 25,526.94 × 6,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.04x = 169,431,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,431,490.48/17,028.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,950.15

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