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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,315.84, 25,971.40 and 6,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,315.84, 25,971.40 and 6,220.94 is: 9,330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,315.84 : 25,971.40 = 6,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,315.84/25,971.40 = 6,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,315.84x = 25,971.40 × 6,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,315.84x = 161,566,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566,399.04/17,315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.55

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