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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.54, 26,027.91 and 6,260.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.54, 26,027.91 and 6,260.78 is: 9,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.54 : 26,027.91 = 6,260.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.54/26,027.91 = 6,260.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.54x = 26,027.91 × 6,260.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.54x = 162,955,041.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,955,041.85/17,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.23

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