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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.13, 26,003.58 and 6,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.13, 26,003.58 and 6,245.02 is: 9,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.13 : 26,003.58 = 6,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.13/26,003.58 = 6,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.13x = 26,003.58 × 6,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.13x = 162,392,775.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,392,775.12/17,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.90

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