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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.84, 26,028.44 and 6,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.84, 26,028.44 and 6,261.14 is: 9,389.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.84 : 26,028.44 = 6,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.84/26,028.44 = 6,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.84x = 26,028.44 × 6,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.84x = 162,967,706.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,967,706.82/17,355.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.79

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