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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,062.73, 25,594.09 and 6,667.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,062.73, 25,594.09 and 6,667.19 is: 10,000.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,062.73 : 25,594.09 = 6,667.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,062.73/25,594.09 = 6,667.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,062.73x = 25,594.09 × 6,667.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,062.73x = 170,640,660.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,640,660.91/17,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,000.78

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