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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.63, 25,584.75 and 6,668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.63, 25,584.75 and 6,668.29 is: 10,002.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.63 : 25,584.75 = 6,668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.63/25,584.75 = 6,668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.63x = 25,584.75 × 6,668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.63x = 170,606,404.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,606,404.65/17,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.35

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