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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,301.91, 25,956.34 and 6,209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,301.91, 25,956.34 and 6,209.47 is: 9,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,301.91 : 25,956.34 = 6,209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,301.91/25,956.34 = 6,209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,301.91x = 25,956.34 × 6,209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,301.91x = 161,175,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,175,049.73/17,301.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.45

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