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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.12, 25,967.52 and 6,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.12, 25,967.52 and 6,226.20 is: 9,333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.12 : 25,967.52 = 6,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.12/25,967.52 = 6,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.12x = 25,967.52 × 6,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.12x = 161,678,973.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,678,973.02/17,322.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.67

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