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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,057.63, 25,586.25 and 6,669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,057.63, 25,586.25 and 6,669.29 is: 10,003.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,057.63 : 25,586.25 = 6,669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,057.63/25,586.25 = 6,669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,057.63x = 25,586.25 × 6,669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,057.63x = 170,641,993.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,641,993.33/17,057.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.85

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