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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.02, 25,584.66 and 6,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.02, 25,584.66 and 6,535.32 is: 9,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.02 : 25,584.66 = 6,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.02/25,584.66 = 6,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.02x = 25,584.66 × 6,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.02x = 167,203,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,203,844.25/17,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,796.33

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