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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,320.83, 25,965.64 and 6,224.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,320.83, 25,965.64 and 6,224.91 is: 9,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,320.83 : 25,965.64 = 6,224.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,320.83/25,965.64 = 6,224.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,320.83x = 25,965.64 × 6,224.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,320.83x = 161,633,772.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,633,772.09/17,320.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,331.76

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