Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.54, 25,598.31 and 6,670
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,065.54, 25,598.31 and 6,670 is: 10,005
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,065.54 : 25,598.31 = 6,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,065.54/25,598.31 = 6,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,065.54x = 25,598.31 × 6,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,065.54x = 170,740,727.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,740,727.70/17,065.54 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,005
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