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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,155.64, 25,740.86 and 6,633.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,155.64, 25,740.86 and 6,633.07 is: 9,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,155.64 : 25,740.86 = 6,633.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,155.64/25,740.86 = 6,633.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,155.64x = 25,740.86 × 6,633.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,155.64x = 170,740,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740,781.65/17,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,952.46

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