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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.54, 26,009.85 and 6,254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.54, 26,009.85 and 6,254.52 is: 9,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.54 : 26,009.85 = 6,254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.54/26,009.85 = 6,254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.54x = 26,009.85 × 6,254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.54x = 162,679,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,679,052.94/17,350.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.02

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