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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.64, 25,615.96 and 6,549.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.64, 25,615.96 and 6,549.87 is: 9,822.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.64 : 25,615.96 = 6,549.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.64/25,615.96 = 6,549.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.64x = 25,615.96 × 6,549.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.64x = 167,781,287.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,781,287.61/17,080.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,822.89

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