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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.49, 25,620.32 and 5,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.49, 25,620.32 and 5,979.27 is: 8,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.49 : 25,620.32 = 5,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.49/25,620.32 = 5,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.49x = 25,620.32 × 5,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.49x = 153,190,810.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,190,810.77/17,072.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,972.96

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