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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,029.50, 25,544.08 and 6,641.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,029.50, 25,544.08 and 6,641.25 is: 9,961.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,029.50 : 25,544.08 = 6,641.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,029.50/25,544.08 = 6,641.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,029.50x = 25,544.08 × 6,641.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,029.50x = 169,644,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,644,621.30/17,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.81

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