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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.42, 25,994.27 and 6,236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.42, 25,994.27 and 6,236.04 is: 9,353.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.42 : 25,994.27 = 6,236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.42/25,994.27 = 6,236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.42x = 25,994.27 × 6,236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.42x = 162,101,146.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,101,146.34/17,331.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.02

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