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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,344.18, 26,013.33 and 6,248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,344.18, 26,013.33 and 6,248.80 is: 9,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,344.18 : 26,013.33 = 6,248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,344.18/26,013.33 = 6,248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,344.18x = 26,013.33 × 6,248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,344.18x = 162,552,096.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,552,096.50/17,344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.14

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