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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,051.32, 25,571.42 and 6,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,051.32, 25,571.42 and 6,230.53 is: 9,343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,051.32 : 25,571.42 = 6,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,051.32/25,571.42 = 6,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,051.32x = 25,571.42 × 6,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,051.32x = 159,323,340.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,323,340.44/17,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.76

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