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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.42, 25,978.68 and 6,227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.42, 25,978.68 and 6,227.08 is: 9,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.42 : 25,978.68 = 6,227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.42/25,978.68 = 6,227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.42x = 25,978.68 × 6,227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.42x = 161,771,318.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,771,318.65/17,323.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,338.30

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