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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,071.98, 25,610.13 and 6,682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,071.98, 25,610.13 and 6,682.38 is: 10,024.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,071.98 : 25,610.13 = 6,682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,071.98/25,610.13 = 6,682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,071.98x = 25,610.13 × 6,682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,071.98x = 171,136,620.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,136,620.51/17,071.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,024.42

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