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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,363.89, 26,048.57 and 6,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,363.89, 26,048.57 and 6,269.42 is: 9,405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,363.89 : 26,048.57 = 6,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,363.89/26,048.57 = 6,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,363.89x = 26,048.57 × 6,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,363.89x = 163,309,425.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,309,425.73/17,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.12

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