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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.46, 25,975.11 and 6,223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.46, 25,975.11 and 6,223.84 is: 9,335.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.46 : 25,975.11 = 6,223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.46/25,975.11 = 6,223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.46x = 25,975.11 × 6,223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.46x = 161,664,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,664,887.02/17,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,335.37

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