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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.46, 26,004.68 and 6,237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.46, 26,004.68 and 6,237.09 is: 9,355.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.46 : 26,004.68 = 6,237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.46/26,004.68 = 6,237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.46x = 26,004.68 × 6,237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.46x = 162,193,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,193,511.53/17,336.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.63

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