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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,068.82, 25,603.20 and 6,673.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,068.82, 25,603.20 and 6,673.28 is: 10,009.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,068.82 : 25,603.20 = 6,673.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,068.82/25,603.20 = 6,673.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,068.82x = 25,603.20 × 6,673.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,068.82x = 170,857,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,857,322.50/17,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,009.91

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