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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.04, 25,574.94 and 6,663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.04, 25,574.94 and 6,663.96 is: 9,990.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.04 : 25,574.94 = 6,663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.04/25,574.94 = 6,663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.04x = 25,574.94 × 6,663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.04x = 170,430,377.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,430,377.16/17,060.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,990.03

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