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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.60, 25,977.96 and 6,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.60, 25,977.96 and 6,223.44 is: 9,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.60 : 25,977.96 = 6,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.60/25,977.96 = 6,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.60x = 25,977.96 × 6,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.60x = 161,672,275.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,672,275.38/17,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.80

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