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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.53, 26,031.51 and 6,262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.53, 26,031.51 and 6,262.23 is: 9,391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.53 : 26,031.51 = 6,262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.53/26,031.51 = 6,262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.53x = 26,031.51 × 6,262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.53x = 163,015,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,015,302.87/17,358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.08

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