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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,052.89, 25,579.15 and 6,664.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,052.89, 25,579.15 and 6,664.55 is: 9,996.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,052.89 : 25,579.15 = 6,664.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,052.89/25,579.15 = 6,664.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,052.89x = 25,579.15 × 6,664.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,052.89x = 170,473,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,473,446.28/17,052.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.75

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