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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.52, 26,003.13 and 6,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.52, 26,003.13 and 6,243.23 is: 9,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.52 : 26,003.13 = 6,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.52/26,003.13 = 6,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.52x = 26,003.13 × 6,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.52x = 162,343,586.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,343,586.32/17,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.63

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