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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,036.48, 25,552.56 and 6,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,036.48, 25,552.56 and 6,655.52 is: 9,982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,036.48 : 25,552.56 = 6,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,036.48/25,552.56 = 6,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,036.48x = 25,552.56 × 6,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,036.48x = 170,065,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,065,574.13/17,036.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,982.44

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