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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,351.17, 26,010.79 and 6,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,351.17, 26,010.79 and 6,255.14 is: 9,376.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,351.17 : 26,010.79 = 6,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,351.17/26,010.79 = 6,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,351.17x = 26,010.79 × 6,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,351.17x = 162,701,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,701,132.96/17,351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.95

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