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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.02, 25,630.83 and 6,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.02, 25,630.83 and 6,691.50 is: 10,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.02 : 25,630.83 = 6,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.02/25,630.83 = 6,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.02x = 25,630.83 × 6,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.02x = 171,508,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,508,698.95/17,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.48

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