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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,324.64, 25,995.60 and 6,233.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,324.64, 25,995.60 and 6,233.81 is: 9,353.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,324.64 : 25,995.60 = 6,233.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,324.64/25,995.60 = 6,233.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,324.64x = 25,995.60 × 6,233.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,324.64x = 162,051,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,051,501.26/17,324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.82

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