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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.60, 25,995.06 and 6,233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.60, 25,995.06 and 6,233.40 is: 9,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.60 : 25,995.06 = 6,233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.60/25,995.06 = 6,233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.60x = 25,995.06 × 6,233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.60x = 162,037,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,037,607.00/17,328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.88

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