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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.92, 25,993.68 and 6,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.92, 25,993.68 and 6,237.28 is: 9,353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.92 : 25,993.68 = 6,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.92/25,993.68 = 6,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.92x = 25,993.68 × 6,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.92x = 162,129,860.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,129,860.39/17,333.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.33

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