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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.76, 25,622.46 and 6,555.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.76, 25,622.46 and 6,555.82 is: 9,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.76 : 25,622.46 = 6,555.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.76/25,622.46 = 6,555.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.76x = 25,622.46 × 6,555.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.76x = 167,976,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,976,235.72/17,080.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,834.24

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