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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,070.48, 25,607.90 and 6,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,070.48, 25,607.90 and 6,680.88 is: 10,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,070.48 : 25,607.90 = 6,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,070.48/25,607.90 = 6,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,070.48x = 25,607.90 × 6,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,070.48x = 171,083,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,083,306.95/17,070.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,022.17

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