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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,032.60, 25,548.90 and 6,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,032.60, 25,548.90 and 6,644.35 is: 9,966.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,032.60 : 25,548.90 = 6,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,032.60/25,548.90 = 6,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,032.60x = 25,548.90 × 6,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,032.60x = 169,755,833.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,755,833.72/17,032.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.53

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