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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.56, 25,985.95 and 6,230.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.56, 25,985.95 and 6,230.66 is: 9,345.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.56 : 25,985.95 = 6,230.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.56/25,985.95 = 6,230.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.56x = 25,985.95 × 6,230.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.56x = 161,909,473.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,909,473.72/17,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.12

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