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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,132.52, 25,683.20 and 6,595.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,132.52, 25,683.20 and 6,595.82 is: 9,887.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,132.52 : 25,683.20 = 6,595.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,132.52/25,683.20 = 6,595.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,132.52x = 25,683.20 × 6,595.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,132.52x = 169,401,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,401,764.22/17,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,887.73

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