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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.76, 25,974.73 and 6,224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.76, 25,974.73 and 6,224.46 is: 9,334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.76 : 25,974.73 = 6,224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.76/25,974.73 = 6,224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.76x = 25,974.73 × 6,224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.76x = 161,678,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,678,667.90/17,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,334.39

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