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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,341.65, 26,012.88 and 6,249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,341.65, 26,012.88 and 6,249.24 is: 9,374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,341.65 : 26,012.88 = 6,249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,341.65/26,012.88 = 6,249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,341.65x = 26,012.88 × 6,249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,341.65x = 162,560,730.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,560,730.21/17,341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.01

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