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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,075.48, 25,615.38 and 6,685.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,075.48, 25,615.38 and 6,685.88 is: 10,029.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,075.48 : 25,615.38 = 6,685.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,075.48/25,615.38 = 6,685.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,075.48x = 25,615.38 × 6,685.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,075.48x = 171,261,356.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,261,356.83/17,075.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,029.67

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