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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,006.76, 25,508.70 and 5,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,006.76, 25,508.70 and 5,910.60 is: 8,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,006.76 : 25,508.70 = 5,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,006.76/25,508.70 = 5,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,006.76x = 25,508.70 × 5,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,006.76x = 150,771,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,771,722.22/17,006.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,865.40

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