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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,316.84, 25,972.90 and 6,221.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,316.84, 25,972.90 and 6,221.94 is: 9,332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,316.84 : 25,972.90 = 6,221.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,316.84/25,972.90 = 6,221.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,316.84x = 25,972.90 × 6,221.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,316.84x = 161,601,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,601,825.43/17,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.06

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