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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.40, 26,039.13 and 6,273.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.40, 26,039.13 and 6,273.91 is: 9,410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.40 : 26,039.13 = 6,273.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.40/26,039.13 = 6,273.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.40x = 26,039.13 × 6,273.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.40x = 163,367,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,367,158.10/17,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.88

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