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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,348.79, 26,007.24 and 6,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,348.79, 26,007.24 and 6,252.76 is: 9,373.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,348.79 : 26,007.24 = 6,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,348.79/26,007.24 = 6,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,348.79x = 26,007.24 × 6,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,348.79x = 162,616,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,616,998.72/17,348.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.39

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