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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.07, 26,034.72 and 6,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.07, 26,034.72 and 6,265.32 is: 9,396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.07 : 26,034.72 = 6,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.07/26,034.72 = 6,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.07x = 26,034.72 × 6,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.07x = 163,115,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,115,851.91/17,360.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.04

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