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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.58, 26,029.91 and 6,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.58, 26,029.91 and 6,267.81 is: 9,396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.58 : 26,029.91 = 6,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.58/26,029.91 = 6,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.58x = 26,029.91 × 6,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.58x = 163,150,428.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,150,428.26/17,363.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.13

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