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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,364.58, 26,031.41 and 6,268.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,364.58, 26,031.41 and 6,268.81 is: 9,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,364.58 : 26,031.41 = 6,268.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,364.58/26,031.41 = 6,268.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,364.58x = 26,031.41 × 6,268.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,364.58x = 163,185,963.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,185,963.32/17,364.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.63

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