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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.08, 25,966.98 and 6,214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.08, 25,966.98 and 6,214.73 is: 9,323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.08 : 25,966.98 = 6,214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.08/25,966.98 = 6,214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.08x = 25,966.98 × 6,214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.08x = 161,377,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,377,639.78/17,308.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,323.83

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