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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,150.14, 25,724.22 and 6,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,150.14, 25,724.22 and 6,618.10 is: 9,926.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,150.14 : 25,724.22 = 6,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,150.14/25,724.22 = 6,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,150.14x = 25,724.22 × 6,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,150.14x = 170,245,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,245,460.38/17,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,926.77

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