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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.16, 25,982.30 and 6,228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.16, 25,982.30 and 6,228.18 is: 9,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.16 : 25,982.30 = 6,228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.16/25,982.30 = 6,228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.16x = 25,982.30 × 6,228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.16x = 161,822,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,822,456.78/17,323.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.40

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