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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,131.78, 25,682.06 and 6,595.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,131.78, 25,682.06 and 6,595.06 is: 9,886.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,131.78 : 25,682.06 = 6,595.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,131.78/25,682.06 = 6,595.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,131.78x = 25,682.06 × 6,595.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,131.78x = 169,374,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,374,726.62/17,131.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,886.58

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