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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.48, 25,609.40 and 6,681.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.48, 25,609.40 and 6,681.88 is: 10,023.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.48 : 25,609.40 = 6,681.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.48/25,609.40 = 6,681.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.48x = 25,609.40 × 6,681.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.48x = 171,118,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,118,937.67/17,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,023.67

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