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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,305.69, 25,942.96 and 6,209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,305.69, 25,942.96 and 6,209.79 is: 9,309.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,305.69 : 25,942.96 = 6,209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,305.69/25,942.96 = 6,209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,305.69x = 25,942.96 × 6,209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,305.69x = 161,100,333.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,100,333.58/17,305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,309.10

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