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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,056.67, 25,585.00 and 6,661.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,056.67, 25,585.00 and 6,661.13 is: 9,991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,056.67 : 25,585.00 = 6,661.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,056.67/25,585.00 = 6,661.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,056.67x = 25,585.00 × 6,661.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,056.67x = 170,424,866.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,424,866.47/17,056.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,991.69

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