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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,306.72, 25,953.70 and 6,210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,306.72, 25,953.70 and 6,210.73 is: 9,313.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,306.72 : 25,953.70 = 6,210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,306.72/25,953.70 = 6,210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,306.72x = 25,953.70 × 6,210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,306.72x = 161,191,423.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,191,423.20/17,306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,313.81

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