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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.11, 26,001.03 and 6,240.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.11, 26,001.03 and 6,240.93 is: 9,361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.11 : 26,001.03 = 6,240.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.11/26,001.03 = 6,240.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.11x = 26,001.03 × 6,240.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.11x = 162,270,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,270,608.16/17,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.89

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