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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,358.78, 26,033.40 and 6,263.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,358.78, 26,033.40 and 6,263.40 is: 9,393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,358.78 : 26,033.40 = 6,263.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,358.78/26,033.40 = 6,263.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,358.78x = 26,033.40 × 6,263.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,358.78x = 163,057,597.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,057,597.56/17,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.38

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