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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,080.16, 25,624.20 and 6,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,080.16, 25,624.20 and 6,692 is: 10,039.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,080.16 : 25,624.20 = 6,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,080.16/25,624.20 = 6,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,080.16x = 25,624.20 × 6,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,080.16x = 171,477,146.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,477,146.40/17,080.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,039.55

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