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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,335.11, 26,005.92 and 6,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,335.11, 26,005.92 and 6,247.83 is: 9,372.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,335.11 : 26,005.92 = 6,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,335.11/26,005.92 = 6,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,335.11x = 26,005.92 × 6,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,335.11x = 162,480,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,480,567.15/17,335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.92

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