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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,064.34, 25,590.36 and 6,537.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,064.34, 25,590.36 and 6,537.32 is: 9,803.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,064.34 : 25,590.36 = 6,537.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,064.34/25,590.36 = 6,537.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,064.34x = 25,590.36 × 6,537.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,064.34x = 167,292,372.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,292,372.24/17,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.62

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