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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,129.77, 25,679.07 and 6,593.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,129.77, 25,679.07 and 6,593.07 is: 9,883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,129.77 : 25,679.07 = 6,593.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,129.77/25,679.07 = 6,593.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,129.77x = 25,679.07 × 6,593.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,129.77x = 169,303,906.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,303,906.04/17,129.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,883.61

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