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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,350.86, 26,020.92 and 6,256.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,350.86, 26,020.92 and 6,256.13 is: 9,382.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,350.86 : 26,020.92 = 6,256.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,350.86/26,020.92 = 6,256.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,350.86x = 26,020.92 × 6,256.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,350.86x = 162,790,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,790,128.14/17,350.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.25

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