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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,333.34, 26,002.06 and 6,085.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,333.34, 26,002.06 and 6,085.24 is: 9,128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,333.34 : 26,002.06 = 6,085.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,333.34/26,002.06 = 6,085.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,333.34x = 26,002.06 × 6,085.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,333.34x = 158,228,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,228,775.59/17,333.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.58

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