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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.13, 25,584 and 6,667.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.13, 25,584 and 6,667.79 is: 10,001.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.13 : 25,584 = 6,667.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.13/25,584 = 6,667.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.13x = 25,584 × 6,667.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.13x = 170,588,611.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,588,611.44/17,056.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,001.60

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