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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,349.85, 26,008.82 and 6,253.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,349.85, 26,008.82 and 6,253.83 is: 9,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,349.85 : 26,008.82 = 6,253.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,349.85/26,008.82 = 6,253.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,349.85x = 26,008.82 × 6,253.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,349.85x = 162,654,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,654,738.78/17,349.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.99

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