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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.17, 26,009.30 and 6,254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.17, 26,009.30 and 6,254.14 is: 9,375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.17 : 26,009.30 = 6,254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.17/26,009.30 = 6,254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.17x = 26,009.30 × 6,254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.17x = 162,665,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,665,642.18/17,350.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,375.45

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