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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.56, 25,978.77 and 6,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.56, 25,978.77 and 6,233.64 is: 9,344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.56 : 25,978.77 = 6,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.56/25,978.77 = 6,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.56x = 25,978.77 × 6,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.56x = 161,942,299.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,942,299.82/17,329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.86

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