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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,355.87, 26,028.41 and 6,261.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,355.87, 26,028.41 and 6,261.11 is: 9,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,355.87 : 26,028.41 = 6,261.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,355.87/26,028.41 = 6,261.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,355.87x = 26,028.41 × 6,261.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,355.87x = 162,966,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,966,753.79/17,355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.72

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