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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.08, 25,568.04 and 6,515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.08, 25,568.04 and 6,515.92 is: 9,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.08 : 25,568.04 = 6,515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.08/25,568.04 = 6,515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.08x = 25,568.04 × 6,515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.08x = 166,599,303.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,599,303.20/17,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,772.32

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