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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,158.79, 25,732.91 and 6,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,158.79, 25,732.91 and 6,627.98 is: 9,939.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,158.79 : 25,732.91 = 6,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,158.79/25,732.91 = 6,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,158.79x = 25,732.91 × 6,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,158.79x = 170,557,051.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,557,051.02/17,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,939.93

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