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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.09, 25,623.62 and 6,558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.09, 25,623.62 and 6,558.15 is: 9,836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.09 : 25,623.62 = 6,558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.09/25,623.62 = 6,558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.09x = 25,623.62 × 6,558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.09x = 168,043,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,043,543.50/17,083.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,836.84

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