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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,359.78, 26,034.90 and 6,264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,359.78, 26,034.90 and 6,264.40 is: 9,394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,359.78 : 26,034.90 = 6,264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,359.78/26,034.90 = 6,264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,359.78x = 26,034.90 × 6,264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,359.78x = 163,093,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,093,027.56/17,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.88

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