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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.50, 26,033.85 and 6,264.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.50, 26,033.85 and 6,264.74 is: 9,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.50 : 26,033.85 = 6,264.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.50/26,033.85 = 6,264.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.50x = 26,033.85 × 6,264.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.50x = 163,095,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,095,171.28/17,359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.15

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