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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,050.48, 25,573.56 and 6,669.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,050.48, 25,573.56 and 6,669.52 is: 10,003.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,050.48 : 25,573.56 = 6,669.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,050.48/25,573.56 = 6,669.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,050.48x = 25,573.56 × 6,669.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,050.48x = 170,563,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,563,369.89/17,050.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.44

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