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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.36, 26,030.67 and 6,262.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.36, 26,030.67 and 6,262.63 is: 9,392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.36 : 26,030.67 = 6,262.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.36/26,030.67 = 6,262.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.36x = 26,030.67 × 6,262.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.36x = 163,020,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,020,454.86/17,357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.01

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