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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.29, 25,588.94 and 6,663.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.29, 25,588.94 and 6,663.75 is: 9,995.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.29 : 25,588.94 = 6,663.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.29/25,588.94 = 6,663.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.29x = 25,588.94 × 6,663.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.29x = 170,518,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,518,265.61/17,059.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,995.63

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