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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.73, 25,591.48 and 6,539.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.73, 25,591.48 and 6,539.87 is: 9,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.73 : 25,591.48 = 6,539.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.73/25,591.48 = 6,539.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.73x = 25,591.48 × 6,539.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.73x = 167,364,999.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,364,999.94/17,072.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.06

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