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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096.08, 25,629.40 and 6,705.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,096.08, 25,629.40 and 6,705.36 is: 10,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,096.08 : 25,629.40 = 6,705.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,096.08/25,629.40 = 6,705.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,096.08x = 25,629.40 × 6,705.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,096.08x = 171,854,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,854,353.58/17,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,052.27

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