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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,059.80, 25,589.68 and 6,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,059.80, 25,589.68 and 6,664.26 is: 9,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,059.80 : 25,589.68 = 6,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,059.80/25,589.68 = 6,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,059.80x = 25,589.68 × 6,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,059.80x = 170,536,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,536,280.84/17,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.38

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