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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.82, 25,970.13 and 6,072.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.82, 25,970.13 and 6,072.66 is: 9,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.82 : 25,970.13 = 6,072.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.82/25,970.13 = 6,072.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.82x = 25,970.13 × 6,072.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.82x = 157,707,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,707,769.65/17,315.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,107.73

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