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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.35, 26,039.57 and 6,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.35, 26,039.57 and 6,270.26 is: 9,406.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.35 : 26,039.57 = 6,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.35/26,039.57 = 6,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.35x = 26,039.57 × 6,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.35x = 163,274,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,274,712.64/17,358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.12

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