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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,072.98, 25,591.86 and 6,540.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,072.98, 25,591.86 and 6,540.12 is: 9,803.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,072.98 : 25,591.86 = 6,540.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,072.98/25,591.86 = 6,540.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,072.98x = 25,591.86 × 6,540.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,072.98x = 167,373,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,373,835.42/17,072.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,803.43

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