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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.35, 26,029.76 and 6,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.35, 26,029.76 and 6,261.20 is: 9,391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.35 : 26,029.76 = 6,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.35/26,029.76 = 6,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.35x = 26,029.76 × 6,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.35x = 162,977,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,977,469.47/17,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.16

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