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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,031.38, 25,553.57 and 6,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,031.38, 25,553.57 and 6,643.94 is: 9,968.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,031.38 : 25,553.57 = 6,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,031.38/25,553.57 = 6,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,031.38x = 25,553.57 × 6,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,031.38x = 169,776,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,776,224.88/17,031.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,968.44

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