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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.29, 25,539.45 and 6,640.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.29, 25,539.45 and 6,640.75 is: 9,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.29 : 25,539.45 = 6,640.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.29/25,539.45 = 6,640.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.29x = 25,539.45 × 6,640.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.29x = 169,601,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,601,102.59/17,036.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.28

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