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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.86, 25,998.66 and 6,237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.86, 25,998.66 and 6,237.06 is: 9,355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.86 : 25,998.66 = 6,237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.86/25,998.66 = 6,237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.86x = 25,998.66 × 6,237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.86x = 162,155,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,155,202.34/17,332.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.36

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