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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.67, 25,589.50 and 6,664.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.67, 25,589.50 and 6,664.13 is: 9,996.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.67 : 25,589.50 = 6,664.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.67/25,589.50 = 6,664.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.67x = 25,589.50 × 6,664.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.67x = 170,531,754.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,531,754.64/17,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.19

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