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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.23, 26,040.46 and 6,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.23, 26,040.46 and 6,259.14 is: 9,388.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.23 : 26,040.46 = 6,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.23/26,040.46 = 6,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.23x = 26,040.46 × 6,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.23x = 162,990,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,990,884.80/17,360.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.75

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