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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,060.93, 25,593.70 and 5,965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,060.93, 25,593.70 and 5,965.01 is: 8,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,060.93 : 25,593.70 = 5,965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,060.93/25,593.70 = 5,965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,060.93x = 25,593.70 × 5,965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,060.93x = 152,666,676.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,666,676.44/17,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,948.32

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