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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.26, 25,734.68 and 6,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.26, 25,734.68 and 6,626.72 is: 9,939.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.26 : 25,734.68 = 6,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.26/25,734.68 = 6,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.26x = 25,734.68 × 6,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.26x = 170,536,518.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,536,518.65/17,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.03

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