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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.13, 25,997.79 and 6,239.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.13, 25,997.79 and 6,239.82 is: 9,357.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.13 : 25,997.79 = 6,239.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.13/25,997.79 = 6,239.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.13x = 25,997.79 × 6,239.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.13x = 162,221,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221,530.00/17,336.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.42

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