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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,111.03, 25,668.59 and 6,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,111.03, 25,668.59 and 6,578.60 is: 9,868.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,111.03 : 25,668.59 = 6,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,111.03/25,668.59 = 6,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,111.03x = 25,668.59 × 6,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,111.03x = 168,863,224.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,863,224.94/17,111.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,868.68

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