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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,028.72, 25,545.48 and 6,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,028.72, 25,545.48 and 6,498 is: 9,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,028.72 : 25,545.48 = 6,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,028.72/25,545.48 = 6,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,028.72x = 25,545.48 × 6,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,028.72x = 165,994,529.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,994,529.04/17,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,747.92

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