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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.06, 25,966.02 and 6,225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.06, 25,966.02 and 6,225.14 is: 9,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.06 : 25,966.02 = 6,225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.06/25,966.02 = 6,225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.06x = 25,966.02 × 6,225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.06x = 161,642,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,642,109.74/17,321.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,332.11

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