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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.41, 25,983.18 and 6,230.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.41, 25,983.18 and 6,230.07 is: 9,342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.41 : 25,983.18 = 6,230.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.41/25,983.18 = 6,230.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.41x = 25,983.18 × 6,230.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.41x = 161,877,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,877,030.22/17,326.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.79

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