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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.48, 25,586.61 and 6,536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.48, 25,586.61 and 6,536.62 is: 9,798.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.48 : 25,586.61 = 6,536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.48/25,586.61 = 6,536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.48x = 25,586.61 × 6,536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.48x = 167,249,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,249,818.73/17,069.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,798.18

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