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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,172.03, 25,764.68 and 6,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,172.03, 25,764.68 and 6,639.13 is: 9,961.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,172.03 : 25,764.68 = 6,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,172.03/25,764.68 = 6,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,172.03x = 25,764.68 × 6,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,172.03x = 171,055,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,055,108.73/17,172.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,961.26

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