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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.59, 25,971.66 and 6,220.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.59, 25,971.66 and 6,220.37 is: 9,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.59 : 25,971.66 = 6,220.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.59/25,971.66 = 6,220.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.59x = 25,971.66 × 6,220.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.59x = 161,553,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,553,204.86/17,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.01

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