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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,093.63, 25,637.72 and 6,558.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,093.63, 25,637.72 and 6,558.77 is: 9,837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,093.63 : 25,637.72 = 6,558.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,093.63/25,637.72 = 6,558.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,093.63x = 25,637.72 × 6,558.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,093.63x = 168,151,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,151,940.10/17,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.11

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