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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,336.96, 26,005.44 and 6,237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,336.96, 26,005.44 and 6,237.59 is: 9,356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,336.96 : 26,005.44 = 6,237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,336.96/26,005.44 = 6,237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,336.96x = 26,005.44 × 6,237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,336.96x = 162,211,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,211,241.30/17,336.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.39

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