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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.69, 25,959.45 and 6,220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.69, 25,959.45 and 6,220.77 is: 9,325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.69 : 25,959.45 = 6,220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.69/25,959.45 = 6,220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.69x = 25,959.45 × 6,220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.69x = 161,487,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,487,767.78/17,316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.56

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