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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.26, 25,973.98 and 6,223.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.26, 25,973.98 and 6,223.96 is: 9,333.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.26 : 25,973.98 = 6,223.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.26/25,973.98 = 6,223.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.26x = 25,973.98 × 6,223.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.26x = 161,661,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,661,012.56/17,320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.64

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