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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.04, 25,570.44 and 6,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.04, 25,570.44 and 6,660.96 is: 9,985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.04 : 25,570.44 = 6,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.04/25,570.44 = 6,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.04x = 25,570.44 × 6,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.04x = 170,323,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,323,678.02/17,057.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.54

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