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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,323.67, 25,987.23 and 6,234.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,323.67, 25,987.23 and 6,234.67 is: 9,352.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,323.67 : 25,987.23 = 6,234.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,323.67/25,987.23 = 6,234.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,323.67x = 25,987.23 × 6,234.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,323.67x = 162,021,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,021,835.75/17,323.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.63

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