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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,061.48, 25,594.38 and 6,671.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,061.48, 25,594.38 and 6,671.88 is: 10,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,061.48 : 25,594.38 = 6,671.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,061.48/25,594.38 = 6,671.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,061.48x = 25,594.38 × 6,671.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,061.48x = 170,762,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,762,632.03/17,061.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,008.66

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