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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.22, 25,590.78 and 6,528.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.22, 25,590.78 and 6,528.87 is: 9,793.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.22 : 25,590.78 = 6,528.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.22/25,590.78 = 6,528.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.22x = 25,590.78 × 6,528.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.22x = 167,078,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,078,875.82/17,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.48

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