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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.52, 25,991.84 and 6,230.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.52, 25,991.84 and 6,230.98 is: 9,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.52 : 25,991.84 = 6,230.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.52/25,991.84 = 6,230.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.52x = 25,991.84 × 6,230.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.52x = 161,954,635.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,954,635.20/17,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.29

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