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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,041.32, 25,546.92 and 6,645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,041.32, 25,546.92 and 6,645.78 is: 9,962.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,041.32 : 25,546.92 = 6,645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,041.32/25,546.92 = 6,645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,041.32x = 25,546.92 × 6,645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,041.32x = 169,779,210.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,779,210.00/17,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,962.80

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