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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,328.92, 25,990.52 and 6,233.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,328.92, 25,990.52 and 6,233.54 is: 9,349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,328.92 : 25,990.52 = 6,233.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,328.92/25,990.52 = 6,233.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,328.92x = 25,990.52 × 6,233.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,328.92x = 162,012,784.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,012,784.92/17,328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,349.27

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