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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.55, 26,045.26 and 6,270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.55, 26,045.26 and 6,270.23 is: 9,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.55 : 26,045.26 = 6,270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.55/26,045.26 = 6,270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.55x = 26,045.26 × 6,270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.55x = 163,309,770.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,309,770.61/17,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.32

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