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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.57, 26,035.47 and 6,265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.57, 26,035.47 and 6,265.82 is: 9,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.57 : 26,035.47 = 6,265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.57/26,035.47 = 6,265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.57x = 26,035.47 × 6,265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.57x = 163,133,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,133,568.64/17,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.79

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