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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.76, 25,623.96 and 6,556.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.76, 25,623.96 and 6,556.82 is: 9,835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.76 : 25,623.96 = 6,556.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.76/25,623.96 = 6,556.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.76x = 25,623.96 × 6,556.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.76x = 168,011,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,011,693.41/17,081.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.74

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