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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,307.42, 25,964.61 and 6,214.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,307.42, 25,964.61 and 6,214.98 is: 9,323.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,307.42 : 25,964.61 = 6,214.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,307.42/25,964.61 = 6,214.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,307.42x = 25,964.61 × 6,214.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,307.42x = 161,369,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,369,531.86/17,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.72

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