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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.59, 26,030.99 and 6,262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.59, 26,030.99 and 6,262.83 is: 9,392.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.59 : 26,030.99 = 6,262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.59/26,030.99 = 6,262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.59x = 26,030.99 × 6,262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.59x = 163,027,665.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,027,665.10/17,357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.30

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