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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.08, 25,589.97 and 6,529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.08, 25,589.97 and 6,529.23 is: 9,789.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.08 : 25,589.97 = 6,529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.08/25,589.97 = 6,529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.08x = 25,589.97 × 6,529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.08x = 167,082,799.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,082,799.82/17,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,789.20

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