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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.87, 26,029.91 and 6,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.87, 26,029.91 and 6,262.11 is: 9,391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.87 : 26,029.91 = 6,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.87/26,029.91 = 6,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.87x = 26,029.91 × 6,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.87x = 163,002,159.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,002,159.71/17,356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.22

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