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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,330.92, 25,993.51 and 6,235.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,330.92, 25,993.51 and 6,235.54 is: 9,352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,330.92 : 25,993.51 = 6,235.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,330.92/25,993.51 = 6,235.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,330.92x = 25,993.51 × 6,235.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,330.92x = 162,083,571.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,083,571.35/17,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.28

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