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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.89, 25,988.04 and 6,239.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.89, 25,988.04 and 6,239.97 is: 9,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.89 : 25,988.04 = 6,239.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.89/25,988.04 = 6,239.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.89x = 25,988.04 × 6,239.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.89x = 162,164,589.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,164,589.96/17,335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.27

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