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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,354.62, 26,026.54 and 6,259.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,354.62, 26,026.54 and 6,259.86 is: 9,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,354.62 : 26,026.54 = 6,259.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,354.62/26,026.54 = 6,259.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,354.62x = 26,026.54 × 6,259.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,354.62x = 162,922,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,922,425.44/17,354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.84

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