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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.65, 26,034.82 and 6,263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.65, 26,034.82 and 6,263.46 is: 9,395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.65 : 26,034.82 = 6,263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.65/26,034.82 = 6,263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.65x = 26,034.82 × 6,263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.65x = 163,068,038.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,068,038.02/17,355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.68

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