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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,360.85, 26,035.89 and 6,266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,360.85, 26,035.89 and 6,266.13 is: 9,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,360.85 : 26,035.89 = 6,266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,360.85/26,035.89 = 6,266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,360.85x = 26,035.89 × 6,266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,360.85x = 163,144,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,144,271.41/17,360.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.25

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