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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.60, 25,632.60 and 6,556.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.60, 25,632.60 and 6,556.21 is: 9,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.60 : 25,632.60 = 6,556.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.60/25,632.60 = 6,556.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.60x = 25,632.60 × 6,556.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.60x = 168,052,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,052,708.45/17,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.35

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