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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,302.80, 25,954.60 and 6,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,302.80, 25,954.60 and 6,210.24 is: 9,315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,302.80 : 25,954.60 = 6,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,302.80/25,954.60 = 6,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,302.80x = 25,954.60 × 6,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,302.80x = 161,184,295.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,184,295.10/17,302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.50

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