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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,339.77, 26,003.51 and 6,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,339.77, 26,003.51 and 6,243.48 is: 9,363.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,339.77 : 26,003.51 = 6,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,339.77/26,003.51 = 6,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,339.77x = 26,003.51 × 6,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,339.77x = 162,352,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,352,394.61/17,339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,363.01

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