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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,357.91, 26,031.48 and 6,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,357.91, 26,031.48 and 6,263.16 is: 9,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,357.91 : 26,031.48 = 6,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,357.91/26,031.48 = 6,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,357.91x = 26,031.48 × 6,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,357.91x = 163,039,324.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,039,324.28/17,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.80

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