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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,322.42, 25,977.18 and 6,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,322.42, 25,977.18 and 6,226.08 is: 9,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,322.42 : 25,977.18 = 6,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,322.42/25,977.18 = 6,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,322.42x = 25,977.18 × 6,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,322.42x = 161,736,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,736,000.85/17,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,336.80

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