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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.16, 25,616.52 and 6,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.16, 25,616.52 and 6,687 is: 10,031.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.16 : 25,616.52 = 6,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.16/25,616.52 = 6,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.16x = 25,616.52 × 6,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.16x = 171,297,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,297,669.24/17,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,031.98

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