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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,338.68, 26,008.38 and 6,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,338.68, 26,008.38 and 6,246.24 is: 9,369.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,338.68 : 26,008.38 = 6,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,338.68/26,008.38 = 6,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,338.68x = 26,008.38 × 6,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,338.68x = 162,454,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,454,583.49/17,338.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,369.49

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