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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,329.86, 25,994.16 and 6,234.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,329.86, 25,994.16 and 6,234.06 is: 9,350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,329.86 : 25,994.16 = 6,234.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,329.86/25,994.16 = 6,234.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,329.86x = 25,994.16 × 6,234.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,329.86x = 162,049,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,049,153.09/17,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.86

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