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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.89, 26,047.07 and 6,268.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.89, 26,047.07 and 6,268.42 is: 9,403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.89 : 26,047.07 = 6,268.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.89/26,047.07 = 6,268.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.89x = 26,047.07 × 6,268.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.89x = 163,273,974.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,273,974.53/17,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,403.62

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