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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,361.48, 26,036.84 and 6,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,361.48, 26,036.84 and 6,266.72 is: 9,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,361.48 : 26,036.84 = 6,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,361.48/26,036.84 = 6,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,361.48x = 26,036.84 × 6,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,361.48x = 163,165,424.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,165,424.45/17,361.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.13

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