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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.13, 26,033.29 and 6,264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.13, 26,033.29 and 6,264.36 is: 9,394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.13 : 26,033.29 = 6,264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.13/26,033.29 = 6,264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.13x = 26,033.29 × 6,264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.13x = 163,081,884.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,081,884.88/17,359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.59

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