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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.70, 25,992.44 and 6,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.70, 25,992.44 and 6,237.59 is: 9,350.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.70 : 25,992.44 = 6,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.70/25,992.44 = 6,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.70x = 25,992.44 × 6,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.70x = 162,130,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,130,217.61/17,338.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,350.77

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