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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.57, 26,033.97 and 6,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.57, 26,033.97 and 6,264.82 is: 9,395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.57 : 26,033.97 = 6,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.57/26,033.97 = 6,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.57x = 26,033.97 × 6,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.57x = 163,098,135.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098,135.94/17,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.29

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