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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.24, 25,579.68 and 6,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.24, 25,579.68 and 6,667.20 is: 9,997.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.24 : 25,579.68 = 6,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.24/25,579.68 = 6,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.24x = 25,579.68 × 6,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.24x = 170,544,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,544,842.50/17,058.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,997.80

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