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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.68, 25,958.88 and 6,213.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.68, 25,958.88 and 6,213.36 is: 9,320.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.68 : 25,958.88 = 6,213.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.68/25,958.88 = 6,213.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.68x = 25,958.88 × 6,213.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.68x = 161,291,866.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,291,866.64/17,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,320.17

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