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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.21, 25,975.83 and 4,169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.21, 25,975.83 and 4,169.58 is: 6,254.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.21 : 25,975.83 = 4,169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.21/25,975.83 = 4,169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.21x = 25,975.83 × 4,169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.21x = 108,308,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,308,280.40/17,317.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,254.37

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