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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.67, 25,987.16 and 6,231.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.67, 25,987.16 and 6,231.29 is: 9,345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.67 : 25,987.16 = 6,231.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.67/25,987.16 = 6,231.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.67x = 25,987.16 × 6,231.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.67x = 161,933,530.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,933,530.24/17,326.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.91

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