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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,003.70, 25,505.55 and 6,608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,003.70, 25,505.55 and 6,608.70 is: 9,913.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,003.70 : 25,505.55 = 6,608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,003.70/25,505.55 = 6,608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,003.70x = 25,505.55 × 6,608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,003.70x = 168,558,528.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,558,528.29/17,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,913.05

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