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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,127.64, 25,675.89 and 6,590.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,127.64, 25,675.89 and 6,590.94 is: 9,880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,127.64 : 25,675.89 = 6,590.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,127.64/25,675.89 = 6,590.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,127.64x = 25,675.89 × 6,590.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,127.64x = 169,228,310.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,228,310.94/17,127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,880.42

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