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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,362.98, 26,039.09 and 6,268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,362.98, 26,039.09 and 6,268.22 is: 9,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,362.98 : 26,039.09 = 6,268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,362.98/26,039.09 = 6,268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,362.98x = 26,039.09 × 6,268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,362.98x = 163,218,583.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,218,583.18/17,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.38

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