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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.33, 25,988.66 and 6,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.33, 25,988.66 and 6,240.48 is: 9,355.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.33 : 25,988.66 = 6,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.33/25,988.66 = 6,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.33x = 25,988.66 × 6,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.33x = 162,181,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,181,681.75/17,336.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.02

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