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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,313.74, 25,971.84 and 6,220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,313.74, 25,971.84 and 6,220.52 is: 9,331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,313.74 : 25,971.84 = 6,220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,313.74/25,971.84 = 6,220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,313.74x = 25,971.84 × 6,220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,313.74x = 161,558,350.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,558,350.16/17,313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.22

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