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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.66, 26,008.55 and 6,253.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.66, 26,008.55 and 6,253.64 is: 9,374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.66 : 26,008.55 = 6,253.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.66/26,008.55 = 6,253.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.66x = 26,008.55 × 6,253.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.66x = 162,647,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,647,962.95/17,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.70

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