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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.41, 25,624.17 and 6,558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.41, 25,624.17 and 6,558.48 is: 9,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.41 : 25,624.17 = 6,558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.41/25,624.17 = 6,558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.41x = 25,624.17 × 6,558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.41x = 168,055,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,055,606.46/17,083.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.36

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