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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,069.72, 25,586.99 and 6,536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,069.72, 25,586.99 and 6,536.87 is: 9,798.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,069.72 : 25,586.99 = 6,536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,069.72/25,586.99 = 6,536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,069.72x = 25,586.99 × 6,536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,069.72x = 167,258,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,258,666.70/17,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,798.56

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