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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.86, 25,593.45 and 6,671.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.86, 25,593.45 and 6,671.26 is: 10,007.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.86 : 25,593.45 = 6,671.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.86/25,593.45 = 6,671.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.86x = 25,593.45 × 6,671.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.86x = 170,740,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,740,397.92/17,060.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,007.73

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