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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.91, 26,029.98 and 6,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.91, 26,029.98 and 6,262.16 is: 9,391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.91 : 26,029.98 = 6,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.91/26,029.98 = 6,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.91x = 26,029.98 × 6,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.91x = 163,003,769.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,003,769.41/17,356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.29

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