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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.97, 25,606.49 and 6,538.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.97, 25,606.49 and 6,538.56 is: 9,809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.97 : 25,606.49 = 6,538.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.97/25,606.49 = 6,538.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.97x = 25,606.49 × 6,538.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.97x = 167,429,538.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,429,538.56/17,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,809.00

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