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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.19, 25,955.71 and 6,218.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.19, 25,955.71 and 6,218.27 is: 9,321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.19 : 25,955.71 = 6,218.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.19/25,955.71 = 6,218.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.19x = 25,955.71 × 6,218.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.19x = 161,399,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,399,612.82/17,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,321.81

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