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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,083.93, 25,633.80 and 6,550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,083.93, 25,633.80 and 6,550.43 is: 9,828.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,083.93 : 25,633.80 = 6,550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,083.93/25,633.80 = 6,550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,083.93x = 25,633.80 × 6,550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,083.93x = 167,912,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,912,412.53/17,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,828.68

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