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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.22, 25,590.78 and 6,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.22, 25,590.78 and 6,539.76 is: 9,802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.22 : 25,590.78 = 6,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.22/25,590.78 = 6,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.22x = 25,590.78 × 6,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.22x = 167,357,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,357,559.41/17,072.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.92

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