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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,001.06, 25,504.83 and 6,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,001.06, 25,504.83 and 6,612 is: 9,919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,001.06 : 25,504.83 = 6,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,001.06/25,504.83 = 6,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,001.06x = 25,504.83 × 6,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,001.06x = 168,637,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,637,935.96/17,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,919.26

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