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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.26, 26,030.51 and 6,262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.26, 26,030.51 and 6,262.51 is: 9,391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.26 : 26,030.51 = 6,262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.26/26,030.51 = 6,262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.26x = 26,030.51 × 6,262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.26x = 163,016,232.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,016,232.79/17,357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.82

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