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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.61, 25,997.28 and 6,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.61, 25,997.28 and 6,238.42 is: 9,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.61 : 25,997.28 = 6,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.61/25,997.28 = 6,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.61x = 25,997.28 × 6,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.61x = 162,181,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,181,880.66/17,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,358.12

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