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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,089.20, 25,637.68 and 6,701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,089.20, 25,637.68 and 6,701.04 is: 10,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,089.20 : 25,637.68 = 6,701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,089.20/25,637.68 = 6,701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,089.20x = 25,637.68 × 6,701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,089.20x = 171,799,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,799,119.19/17,089.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,053.08

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