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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,055.38, 25,582.88 and 6,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,055.38, 25,582.88 and 6,667.04 is: 10,000.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,055.38 : 25,582.88 = 6,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,055.38/25,582.88 = 6,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,055.38x = 25,582.88 × 6,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,055.38x = 170,562,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,562,164.90/17,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.49

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