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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,091.48, 25,632.27 and 6,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,091.48, 25,632.27 and 6,560.76 is: 9,839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,091.48 : 25,632.27 = 6,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,091.48/25,632.27 = 6,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,091.48x = 25,632.27 × 6,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,091.48x = 168,167,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,167,171.73/17,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,839.24

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