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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.51, 26,033.90 and 6,112.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.51, 26,033.90 and 6,112.41 is: 9,168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.51 : 26,033.90 = 6,112.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.51/26,033.90 = 6,112.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.51x = 26,033.90 × 6,112.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.51x = 159,129,788.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,129,788.35/17,356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.30

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