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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,340.54, 25,995.29 and 6,244.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,340.54, 25,995.29 and 6,244.62 is: 9,361.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,340.54 : 25,995.29 = 6,244.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,340.54/25,995.29 = 6,244.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,340.54x = 25,995.29 × 6,244.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,340.54x = 162,330,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,330,707.84/17,340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.34

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