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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,163.54, 25,733.16 and 6,624.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,163.54, 25,733.16 and 6,624.63 is: 9,932.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,163.54 : 25,733.16 = 6,624.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,163.54/25,733.16 = 6,624.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,163.54x = 25,733.16 × 6,624.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,163.54x = 170,472,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,472,663.73/17,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,932.26

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