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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,092.98, 25,634.52 and 6,562.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,092.98, 25,634.52 and 6,562.26 is: 9,841.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,092.98 : 25,634.52 = 6,562.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,092.98/25,634.52 = 6,562.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,092.98x = 25,634.52 × 6,562.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,092.98x = 168,220,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,220,385.22/17,092.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,841.49

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