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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.06, 25,545.33 and 6,639.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.06, 25,545.33 and 6,639.18 is: 9,960.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.06 : 25,545.33 = 6,639.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.06/25,545.33 = 6,639.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.06x = 25,545.33 × 6,639.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.06x = 169,600,044.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,600,044.03/17,028.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.03

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