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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,312.70, 25,953.46 and 6,216.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,312.70, 25,953.46 and 6,216.78 is: 9,319.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,312.70 : 25,953.46 = 6,216.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,312.70/25,953.46 = 6,216.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,312.70x = 25,953.46 × 6,216.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,312.70x = 161,346,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,346,951.06/17,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,319.57

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