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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,309.57, 25,975.40 and 6,216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,309.57, 25,975.40 and 6,216.02 is: 9,328.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,309.57 : 25,975.40 = 6,216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,309.57/25,975.40 = 6,216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,309.57x = 25,975.40 × 6,216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,309.57x = 161,463,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,463,605.91/17,309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.00

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