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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.66, 25,975.20 and 6,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.66, 25,975.20 and 6,231.27 is: 9,346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.66 : 25,975.20 = 6,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.66/25,975.20 = 6,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.66x = 25,975.20 × 6,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.66x = 161,858,484.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,858,484.50/17,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.98

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