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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.48, 25,965.47 and 6,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.48, 25,965.47 and 6,216.26 is: 9,324.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.48 : 25,965.47 = 6,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.48/25,965.47 = 6,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.48x = 25,965.47 × 6,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.48x = 161,408,193.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,408,193.00/17,309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,324.84

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