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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.04, 25,991.54 and 6,242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.04, 25,991.54 and 6,242.12 is: 9,357.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.04 : 25,991.54 = 6,242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.04/25,991.54 = 6,242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.04x = 25,991.54 × 6,242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.04x = 162,242,311.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,242,311.66/17,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.59

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