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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.93, 25,998.03 and 6,238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.93, 25,998.03 and 6,238.55 is: 9,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.93 : 25,998.03 = 6,238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.93/25,998.03 = 6,238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.93x = 25,998.03 × 6,238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.93x = 162,190,010.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,190,010.06/17,333.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.79

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