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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.54, 26,037.51 and 6,266.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.54, 26,037.51 and 6,266.23 is: 9,397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.54 : 26,037.51 = 6,266.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.54/26,037.51 = 6,266.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.54x = 26,037.51 × 6,266.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.54x = 163,157,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,157,026.29/17,362.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.07

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