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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,058.88, 25,592.72 and 6,667.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,058.88, 25,592.72 and 6,667.20 is: 10,002.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,058.88 : 25,592.72 = 6,667.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,058.88/25,592.72 = 6,667.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,058.88x = 25,592.72 × 6,667.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,058.88x = 170,631,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,631,782.78/17,058.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,002.52

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