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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.08, 25,582.92 and 6,380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.08, 25,582.92 and 6,380.40 is: 9,570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.08 : 25,582.92 = 6,380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.08/25,582.92 = 6,380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.08x = 25,582.92 × 6,380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.08x = 163,229,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,229,323.43/17,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,570.15

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