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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.30, 26,007.45 and 6,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.30, 26,007.45 and 6,245.35 is: 9,368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.30 : 26,007.45 = 6,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.30/26,007.45 = 6,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.30x = 26,007.45 × 6,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.30x = 162,425,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,425,627.86/17,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.03

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