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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.26, 25,564.11 and 6,645.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.26, 25,564.11 and 6,645.58 is: 9,972.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.26 : 25,564.11 = 6,645.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.26/25,564.11 = 6,645.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.26x = 25,564.11 × 6,645.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.26x = 169,888,338.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,888,338.13/17,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.16

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