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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,117.73, 25,671.69 and 6,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,117.73, 25,671.69 and 6,587.01 is: 9,878.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,117.73 : 25,671.69 = 6,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,117.73/25,671.69 = 6,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,117.73x = 25,671.69 × 6,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,117.73x = 169,099,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,099,678.75/17,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,878.63

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