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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,347.54, 26,018.35 and 6,252.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,347.54, 26,018.35 and 6,252.02 is: 9,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,347.54 : 26,018.35 = 6,252.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,347.54/26,018.35 = 6,252.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,347.54x = 26,018.35 × 6,252.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,347.54x = 162,667,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,667,244.57/17,347.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.96

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