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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.16, 25,536.96 and 6,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.16, 25,536.96 and 6,633.60 is: 9,943.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.16 : 25,536.96 = 6,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.16/25,536.96 = 6,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.16x = 25,536.96 × 6,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.16x = 169,401,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,401,977.86/17,036.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,943.67

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