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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,226.56, 25,825.59 and 6,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,226.56, 25,825.59 and 6,550.71 is: 9,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,226.56 : 25,825.59 = 6,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,226.56/25,825.59 = 6,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,226.56x = 25,825.59 × 6,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,226.56x = 169,175,950.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,175,950.67/17,226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.65

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