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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.06, 25,967.52 and 6,226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.06, 25,967.52 and 6,226.14 is: 9,333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.06 : 25,967.52 = 6,226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.06/25,967.52 = 6,226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.06x = 25,967.52 × 6,226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.06x = 161,677,414.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,677,414.97/17,322.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.61

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