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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,048.16, 25,576.04 and 6,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,048.16, 25,576.04 and 6,660 is: 9,991.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,048.16 : 25,576.04 = 6,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,048.16/25,576.04 = 6,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,048.16x = 25,576.04 × 6,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,048.16x = 170,336,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,336,426.40/17,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.48

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