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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.04, 26,023.60 and 6,255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.04, 26,023.60 and 6,255.52 is: 9,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.04 : 26,023.60 = 6,255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.04/26,023.60 = 6,255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.04x = 26,023.60 × 6,255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.04x = 162,791,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,791,150.27/17,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.21

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