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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.20, 25,982.71 and 6,236.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.20, 25,982.71 and 6,236.28 is: 9,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.20 : 25,982.71 = 6,236.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.20/25,982.71 = 6,236.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.20x = 25,982.71 × 6,236.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.20x = 162,035,439.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,035,439.13/17,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,348.81

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