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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.82, 26,031.35 and 6,263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.82, 26,031.35 and 6,263.07 is: 9,392.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.82 : 26,031.35 = 6,263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.82/26,031.35 = 6,263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.82x = 26,031.35 × 6,263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.82x = 163,036,135.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,036,135.93/17,357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.66

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