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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.20, 26,030.41 and 6,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.20, 26,030.41 and 6,262.44 is: 9,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.20 : 26,030.41 = 6,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.20/26,030.41 = 6,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.20x = 26,030.41 × 6,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.20x = 163,013,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,013,880.80/17,357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.72

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