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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.85, 25,991.16 and 6,232.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.85, 25,991.16 and 6,232.06 is: 9,347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.85 : 25,991.16 = 6,232.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.85/25,991.16 = 6,232.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.85x = 25,991.16 × 6,232.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.85x = 161,978,468.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,978,468.59/17,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,347.87

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