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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.76, 25,626.96 and 6,558.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.76, 25,626.96 and 6,558.84 is: 9,838.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.76 : 25,626.96 = 6,558.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.76/25,626.96 = 6,558.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.76x = 25,626.96 × 6,558.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.76x = 168,083,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,083,130.33/17,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,838.77

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