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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,327.52, 25,996.34 and 6,233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,327.52, 25,996.34 and 6,233.98 is: 9,352.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,327.52 : 25,996.34 = 6,233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,327.52/25,996.34 = 6,233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,327.52x = 25,996.34 × 6,233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,327.52x = 162,060,663.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,060,663.63/17,327.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.79

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