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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,314.74, 25,973.34 and 6,221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,314.74, 25,973.34 and 6,221.52 is: 9,332.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,314.74 : 25,973.34 = 6,221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,314.74/25,973.34 = 6,221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,314.74x = 25,973.34 × 6,221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,314.74x = 161,593,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,593,654.28/17,314.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.72

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