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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,095.70, 25,631.40 and 6,561.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,095.70, 25,631.40 and 6,561.65 is: 9,837.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,095.70 : 25,631.40 = 6,561.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,095.70/25,631.40 = 6,561.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,095.70x = 25,631.40 × 6,561.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,095.70x = 168,184,275.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,184,275.81/17,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,837.81

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