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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.39, 26,026.92 and 6,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.39, 26,026.92 and 6,262.92 is: 9,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.39 : 26,026.92 = 6,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.39/26,026.92 = 6,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.39x = 26,026.92 × 6,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.39x = 163,004,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,004,517.81/17,349.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.40

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