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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.52, 26,005.32 and 6,240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.52, 26,005.32 and 6,240 is: 9,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.52 : 26,005.32 = 6,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.52/26,005.32 = 6,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.52x = 26,005.32 × 6,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.52x = 162,273,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,273,196.80/17,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.81

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