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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,099.35, 25,660.46 and 6,578.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,099.35, 25,660.46 and 6,578.06 is: 9,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,099.35 : 25,660.46 = 6,578.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,099.35/25,660.46 = 6,578.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,099.35x = 25,660.46 × 6,578.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,099.35x = 168,795,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,795,884.32/17,099.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,871.48

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