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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.61, 26,006.28 and 6,244.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.61, 26,006.28 and 6,244.43 is: 9,367.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.61 : 26,006.28 = 6,244.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.61/26,006.28 = 6,244.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.61x = 26,006.28 × 6,244.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.61x = 162,394,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,394,264.99/17,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.13

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