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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.03, 25,983.09 and 4,174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.03, 25,983.09 and 4,174.38 is: 6,261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.03 : 25,983.09 = 4,174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.03/25,983.09 = 4,174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.03x = 25,983.09 × 4,174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.03x = 108,463,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,463,291.23/17,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.58

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