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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.53, 25,695.36 and 6,602.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.53, 25,695.36 and 6,602.72 is: 9,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.53 : 25,695.36 = 6,602.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.53/25,695.36 = 6,602.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.53x = 25,695.36 × 6,602.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.53x = 169,659,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,659,138.90/17,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,902.17

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