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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,326.24, 25,991.42 and 6,232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,326.24, 25,991.42 and 6,232.01 is: 9,348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,326.24 : 25,991.42 = 6,232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,326.24/25,991.42 = 6,232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,326.24x = 25,991.42 × 6,232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,326.24x = 161,978,628.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,978,628.24/17,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.75

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