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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.53, 25,999.35 and 6,235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.53, 25,999.35 and 6,235.98 is: 9,355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.53 : 25,999.35 = 6,235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.53/25,999.35 = 6,235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.53x = 25,999.35 × 6,235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.53x = 162,131,426.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,131,426.61/17,329.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.79

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