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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.79, 26,035.39 and 6,264.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.79, 26,035.39 and 6,264.48 is: 9,396.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.79 : 26,035.39 = 6,264.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.79/26,035.39 = 6,264.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.79x = 26,035.39 × 6,264.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.79x = 163,098,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098,250.17/17,357.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.25

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