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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.69, 25,954.95 and 6,217.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.69, 25,954.95 and 6,217.77 is: 9,321.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.69 : 25,954.95 = 6,217.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.69/25,954.95 = 6,217.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.69x = 25,954.95 × 6,217.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.69x = 161,381,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,381,909.46/17,313.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.06

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