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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.73, 25,510.17 and 5,913.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.73, 25,510.17 and 5,913.51 is: 8,870.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.73 : 25,510.17 = 5,913.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.73/25,510.17 = 5,913.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.73x = 25,510.17 × 5,913.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.73x = 150,854,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,854,645.40/17,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,870.29

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