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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,035.26, 25,562.61 and 6,644.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,035.26, 25,562.61 and 6,644.58 is: 9,970.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,035.26 : 25,562.61 = 6,644.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,035.26/25,562.61 = 6,644.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,035.26x = 25,562.61 × 6,644.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,035.26x = 169,852,807.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,852,807.15/17,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,970.66

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