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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.06, 25,686.64 and 6,593.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.06, 25,686.64 and 6,593.62 is: 9,888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.06 : 25,686.64 = 6,593.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.06/25,686.64 = 6,593.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.06x = 25,686.64 × 6,593.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.06x = 169,367,943.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,367,943.24/17,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.91

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