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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.59, 25,995.78 and 4,182.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.59, 25,995.78 and 4,182.94 is: 6,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.59 : 25,995.78 = 4,182.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.59/25,995.78 = 4,182.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.59x = 25,995.78 × 4,182.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.59x = 108,738,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,738,787.99/17,330.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.38

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