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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.15, 25,607.31 and 6,547.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.15, 25,607.31 and 6,547.22 is: 9,820.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.15 : 25,607.31 = 6,547.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.15/25,607.31 = 6,547.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.15x = 25,607.31 × 6,547.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.15x = 167,656,564.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,656,564.14/17,072.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,820.47

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