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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.24, 25,993.12 and 6,942.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.24, 25,993.12 and 6,942.08 is: 10,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.24 : 25,993.12 = 6,942.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.24/25,993.12 = 6,942.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.24x = 25,993.12 × 6,942.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.24x = 180,446,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,446,318.49/17,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,412.22

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