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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.51, 25,980.77 and 6,227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.51, 25,980.77 and 6,227.23 is: 9,340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.51 : 25,980.77 = 6,227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.51/25,980.77 = 6,227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.51x = 25,980.77 × 6,227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.51x = 161,788,230.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,788,230.37/17,320.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,340.85

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