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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,076.06, 25,615.71 and 6,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,076.06, 25,615.71 and 6,688.62 is: 10,033.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,076.06 : 25,615.71 = 6,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,076.06/25,615.71 = 6,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,076.06x = 25,615.71 × 6,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,076.06x = 171,333,750.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,333,750.22/17,076.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.56

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