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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.48, 25,568.16 and 6,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.48, 25,568.16 and 6,652 is: 9,973.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.48 : 25,568.16 = 6,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.48/25,568.16 = 6,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.48x = 25,568.16 × 6,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.48x = 170,079,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,079,400.32/17,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,973.88

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