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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,308.57, 25,973.90 and 6,215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,308.57, 25,973.90 and 6,215.02 is: 9,326.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,308.57 : 25,973.90 = 6,215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,308.57/25,973.90 = 6,215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,308.57x = 25,973.90 × 6,215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,308.57x = 161,428,276.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,428,276.90/17,308.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,326.49

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