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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.41, 25,584.94 and 6,535.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.41, 25,584.94 and 6,535.88 is: 9,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.41 : 25,584.94 = 6,535.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.41/25,584.94 = 6,535.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.41x = 25,584.94 × 6,535.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.41x = 167,220,097.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,220,097.65/17,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,797.05

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