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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.08, 26,031.71 and 6,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.08, 26,031.71 and 6,263.32 is: 9,393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.08 : 26,031.71 = 6,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.08/26,031.71 = 6,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.08x = 26,031.71 × 6,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.08x = 163,044,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,044,880.46/17,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.03

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