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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.24, 26,034.88 and 6,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.24, 26,034.88 and 6,263.40 is: 9,394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.24 : 26,034.88 = 6,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.24/26,034.88 = 6,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.24x = 26,034.88 × 6,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.24x = 163,066,867.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,066,867.39/17,358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.21

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