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