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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,157.24, 25,734.54 and 6,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,157.24, 25,734.54 and 6,632.28 is: 9,947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,157.24 : 25,734.54 = 6,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,157.24/25,734.54 = 6,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,157.24x = 25,734.54 × 6,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,157.24x = 170,678,674.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,678,674.95/17,157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,947.91

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