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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.54, 26,019.85 and 6,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.54, 26,019.85 and 6,253.02 is: 9,378.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.54 : 26,019.85 = 6,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.54/26,019.85 = 6,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.54x = 26,019.85 × 6,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.54x = 162,702,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,702,642.45/17,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,378.46

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