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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.06, 25,973.52 and 6,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.06, 25,973.52 and 6,230.14 is: 9,339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.06 : 25,973.52 = 6,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.06/25,973.52 = 6,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.06x = 25,973.52 × 6,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.06x = 161,818,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,818,665.89/17,326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.61

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