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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,065.67, 25,598.50 and 6,670.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,065.67, 25,598.50 and 6,670.13 is: 10,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,065.67 : 25,598.50 = 6,670.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,065.67/25,598.50 = 6,670.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,065.67x = 25,598.50 × 6,670.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,065.67x = 170,745,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,745,178.14/17,065.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.19

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