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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,133.78, 25,685.06 and 6,597.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,133.78, 25,685.06 and 6,597.06 is: 9,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,133.78 : 25,685.06 = 6,597.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,133.78/25,685.06 = 6,597.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,133.78x = 25,685.06 × 6,597.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,133.78x = 169,445,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,445,881.92/17,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.58

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