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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.26, 25,967.79 and 6,226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.26, 25,967.79 and 6,226.34 is: 9,333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.26 : 25,967.79 = 6,226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.26/25,967.79 = 6,226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.26x = 25,967.79 × 6,226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.26x = 161,684,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,684,159.75/17,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,333.90

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