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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.04, 26,017.60 and 6,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.04, 26,017.60 and 6,251.52 is: 9,376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.04 : 26,017.60 = 6,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.04/26,017.60 = 6,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.04x = 26,017.60 × 6,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.04x = 162,649,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,649,546.75/17,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.21

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