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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.08, 26,021.52 and 6,262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.08, 26,021.52 and 6,262.16 is: 9,387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.08 : 26,021.52 = 6,262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.08/26,021.52 = 6,262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.08x = 26,021.52 × 6,262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.08x = 162,950,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,950,791.58/17,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,387.61

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