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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,081.28, 25,630.56 and 6,693.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,081.28, 25,630.56 and 6,693.12 is: 10,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,081.28 : 25,630.56 = 6,693.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,081.28/25,630.56 = 6,693.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,081.28x = 25,630.56 × 6,693.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,081.28x = 171,548,413.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,548,413.75/17,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.07

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