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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,342.03, 26,013.44 and 6,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,342.03, 26,013.44 and 6,249.62 is: 9,374.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,342.03 : 26,013.44 = 6,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,342.03/26,013.44 = 6,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,342.03x = 26,013.44 × 6,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,342.03x = 162,574,000.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,574,000.45/17,342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.57

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