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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,332.93, 25,996.53 and 6,237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,332.93, 25,996.53 and 6,237.55 is: 9,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,332.93 : 25,996.53 = 6,237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,332.93/25,996.53 = 6,237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,332.93x = 25,996.53 × 6,237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,332.93x = 162,154,655.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,154,655.70/17,332.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.29

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