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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.16, 26,007.80 and 6,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.16, 26,007.80 and 6,253.14 is: 9,373.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.16 : 26,007.80 = 6,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.16/26,007.80 = 6,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.16x = 26,007.80 × 6,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.16x = 162,630,268.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,630,268.82/17,349.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.96

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