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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.09, 25,974.26 and 6,219.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.09, 25,974.26 and 6,219.88 is: 9,331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.09 : 25,974.26 = 6,219.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.09/25,974.26 = 6,219.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.09x = 25,974.26 × 6,219.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.09x = 161,556,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,556,650.42/17,313.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.47

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