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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,094.52, 25,635.66 and 6,565.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,094.52, 25,635.66 and 6,565.24 is: 9,845.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,094.52 : 25,635.66 = 6,565.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,094.52/25,635.66 = 6,565.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,094.52x = 25,635.66 × 6,565.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,094.52x = 168,304,260.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,304,260.46/17,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,845.51

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