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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,086.70, 25,617.90 and 6,552.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,086.70, 25,617.90 and 6,552.65 is: 9,824.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,086.70 : 25,617.90 = 6,552.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,086.70/25,617.90 = 6,552.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,086.70x = 25,617.90 × 6,552.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,086.70x = 167,865,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,865,132.44/17,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,824.32

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