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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,356.95, 26,030.04 and 6,262.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,356.95, 26,030.04 and 6,262.19 is: 9,391.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,356.95 : 26,030.04 = 6,262.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,356.95/26,030.04 = 6,262.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,356.95x = 26,030.04 × 6,262.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,356.95x = 163,005,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,005,089.95/17,356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.35

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