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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,160.63, 25,732.01 and 6,634.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,160.63, 25,732.01 and 6,634.31 is: 9,948.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,160.63 : 25,732.01 = 6,634.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,160.63/25,732.01 = 6,634.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,160.63x = 25,732.01 × 6,634.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,160.63x = 170,714,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,714,019.19/17,160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,948.01

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