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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,098.94, 25,651.74 and 6,568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,098.94, 25,651.74 and 6,568.19 is: 9,853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,098.94 : 25,651.74 = 6,568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,098.94/25,651.74 = 6,568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,098.94x = 25,651.74 × 6,568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,098.94x = 168,485,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,485,502.15/17,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.56

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