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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.11, 25,999.53 and 6,239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.11, 25,999.53 and 6,239.93 is: 9,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.11 : 25,999.53 = 6,239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.11/25,999.53 = 6,239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.11x = 25,999.53 × 6,239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.11x = 162,235,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,235,117.24/17,332.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.38

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