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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,331.93, 25,995.03 and 6,236.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,331.93, 25,995.03 and 6,236.55 is: 9,353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,331.93 : 25,995.03 = 6,236.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,331.93/25,995.03 = 6,236.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,331.93x = 25,995.03 × 6,236.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,331.93x = 162,119,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,119,304.35/17,331.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.79

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