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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,002.20, 25,503.30 and 6,607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,002.20, 25,503.30 and 6,607.20 is: 9,910.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,002.20 : 25,503.30 = 6,607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,002.20/25,503.30 = 6,607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,002.20x = 25,503.30 × 6,607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,002.20x = 168,505,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,505,403.76/17,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.80

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