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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.48, 25,544.10 and 6,641.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.48, 25,544.10 and 6,641.23 is: 9,961.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.48 : 25,544.10 = 6,641.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.48/25,544.10 = 6,641.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.48x = 25,544.10 × 6,641.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.48x = 169,644,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644,243.24/17,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.80

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