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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,325.88, 25,991.21 and 6,230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,325.88, 25,991.21 and 6,230.50 is: 9,346.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,325.88 : 25,991.21 = 6,230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,325.88/25,991.21 = 6,230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,325.88x = 25,991.21 × 6,230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,325.88x = 161,938,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,938,233.91/17,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.61

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