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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.56, 26,041.38 and 6,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.56, 26,041.38 and 6,263.98 is: 9,397.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.56 : 26,041.38 = 6,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.56/26,041.38 = 6,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.56x = 26,041.38 × 6,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.56x = 163,122,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,122,683.49/17,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.79

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