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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.16, 25,584.28 and 6,660.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.16, 25,584.28 and 6,660.62 is: 9,990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.16 : 25,584.28 = 6,660.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.16/25,584.28 = 6,660.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.16x = 25,584.28 × 6,660.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.16x = 170,407,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,407,167.05/17,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.95

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