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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.51, 26,002.67 and 6,239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.51, 26,002.67 and 6,239.25 is: 9,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.51 : 26,002.67 = 6,239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.51/26,002.67 = 6,239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.51x = 26,002.67 × 6,239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.51x = 162,237,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,237,235.83/17,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.29

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