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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,321.51, 25,982.27 and 6,228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,321.51, 25,982.27 and 6,228.23 is: 9,342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,321.51 : 25,982.27 = 6,228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,321.51/25,982.27 = 6,228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,321.51x = 25,982.27 × 6,228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,321.51x = 161,823,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,823,553.48/17,321.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.35

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