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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.48, 25,971.80 and 6,221.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.48, 25,971.80 and 6,221.08 is: 9,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.48 : 25,971.80 = 6,221.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.48/25,971.80 = 6,221.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.48x = 25,971.80 × 6,221.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.48x = 161,572,645.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,572,645.54/17,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,330.57

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