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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,084.70, 25,614.90 and 6,550.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,084.70, 25,614.90 and 6,550.65 is: 9,821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,084.70 : 25,614.90 = 6,550.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,084.70/25,614.90 = 6,550.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,084.70x = 25,614.90 × 6,550.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,084.70x = 167,794,244.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,794,244.69/17,084.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,821.32

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