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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,311.74, 25,968.84 and 6,218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,311.74, 25,968.84 and 6,218.52 is: 9,328.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,311.74 : 25,968.84 = 6,218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,311.74/25,968.84 = 6,218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,311.74x = 25,968.84 × 6,218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,311.74x = 161,487,750.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,487,750.92/17,311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,328.22

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