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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,120.57, 25,682.91 and 6,588.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,120.57, 25,682.91 and 6,588.14 is: 9,882.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,120.57 : 25,682.91 = 6,588.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,120.57/25,682.91 = 6,588.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,120.57x = 25,682.91 × 6,588.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,120.57x = 169,202,453.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,202,453.57/17,120.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.99

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