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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.24, 25,995.94 and 6,245.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.24, 25,995.94 and 6,245.24 is: 9,362.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.24 : 25,995.94 = 6,245.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.24/25,995.94 = 6,245.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.24x = 25,995.94 × 6,245.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.24x = 162,350,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,350,738.73/17,341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.12

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