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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.45, 26,030.78 and 6,262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.45, 26,030.78 and 6,262.70 is: 9,392.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.45 : 26,030.78 = 6,262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.45/26,030.78 = 6,262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.45x = 26,030.78 × 6,262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.45x = 163,022,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,022,851.41/17,357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.10

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