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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.48, 25,595.52 and 6,672.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.48, 25,595.52 and 6,672.64 is: 10,006.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.48 : 25,595.52 = 6,672.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.48/25,595.52 = 6,672.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.48x = 25,595.52 × 6,672.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.48x = 170,789,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,789,690.57/17,068.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,006.15

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