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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,343.10, 25,999.04 and 6,241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,343.10, 25,999.04 and 6,241.98 is: 9,357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,343.10 : 25,999.04 = 6,241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,343.10/25,999.04 = 6,241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,343.10x = 25,999.04 × 6,241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,343.10x = 162,285,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,285,456.49/17,343.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,357.35

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