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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.85, 25,989.66 and 6,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.85, 25,989.66 and 6,231.06 is: 9,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.85 : 25,989.66 = 6,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.85/25,989.66 = 6,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.85x = 25,989.66 × 6,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.85x = 161,943,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,943,130.84/17,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.37

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