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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.29, 25,573.82 and 6,663.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.29, 25,573.82 and 6,663.21 is: 9,988.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.29 : 25,573.82 = 6,663.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.29/25,573.82 = 6,663.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.29x = 25,573.82 × 6,663.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.29x = 170,403,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,403,699.85/17,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,988.91

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