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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.64, 26,035.16 and 6,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.64, 26,035.16 and 6,112.32 is: 9,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.64 : 26,035.16 = 6,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.64/26,035.16 = 6,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.64x = 26,035.16 × 6,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.64x = 159,135,229.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,135,229.17/17,356.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.55

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