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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,049.60, 25,566.36 and 6,368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,049.60, 25,566.36 and 6,368.70 is: 9,550.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,049.60 : 25,566.36 = 6,368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,049.60/25,566.36 = 6,368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,049.60x = 25,566.36 × 6,368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,049.60x = 162,824,476.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,824,476.93/17,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.05

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