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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,337.83, 25,990.90 and 6,241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,337.83, 25,990.90 and 6,241.97 is: 9,357.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,337.83 : 25,990.90 = 6,241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,337.83/25,990.90 = 6,241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,337.83x = 25,990.90 × 6,241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,337.83x = 162,234,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,234,467.45/17,337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.26

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