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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.40, 25,969.68 and 6,221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.40, 25,969.68 and 6,221.07 is: 9,329.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.40 : 25,969.68 = 6,221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.40/25,969.68 = 6,221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.40x = 25,969.68 × 6,221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.40x = 161,559,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,559,197.16/17,317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,329.30

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