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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,346.91, 26,012.25 and 6,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,346.91, 26,012.25 and 6,252.14 is: 9,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,346.91 : 26,012.25 = 6,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,346.91/26,012.25 = 6,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,346.91x = 26,012.25 × 6,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,346.91x = 162,632,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,632,098.65/17,346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.28

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