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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.03, 26,029.26 and 6,260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.03, 26,029.26 and 6,260.73 is: 9,388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.03 : 26,029.26 = 6,260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.03/26,029.26 = 6,260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.03x = 26,029.26 × 6,260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.03x = 162,962,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,962,168.96/17,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.83

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