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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.64, 25,997.10 and 6,234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.64, 25,997.10 and 6,234.81 is: 9,355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.64 : 25,997.10 = 6,234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.64/25,997.10 = 6,234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.64x = 25,997.10 × 6,234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.64x = 162,086,979.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,086,979.05/17,325.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.32

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