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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,317.73, 25,980.08 and 6,225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,317.73, 25,980.08 and 6,225.32 is: 9,339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,317.73 : 25,980.08 = 6,225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,317.73/25,980.08 = 6,225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,317.73x = 25,980.08 × 6,225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,317.73x = 161,734,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,734,345.45/17,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.23

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