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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.36, 25,592.69 and 6,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.36, 25,592.69 and 6,670.76 is: 10,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.36 : 25,592.69 = 6,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.36/25,592.69 = 6,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.36x = 25,592.69 × 6,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.36x = 170,722,581.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,722,581.46/17,060.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.98

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