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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.09, 26,032.16 and 6,269.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.09, 26,032.16 and 6,269.31 is: 9,398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.09 : 26,032.16 = 6,269.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.09/26,032.16 = 6,269.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.09x = 26,032.16 × 6,269.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.09x = 163,203,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,203,681.01/17,365.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.38

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