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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,365.58, 26,032.91 and 6,269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,365.58, 26,032.91 and 6,269.81 is: 9,399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,365.58 : 26,032.91 = 6,269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,365.58/26,032.91 = 6,269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,365.58x = 26,032.91 × 6,269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,365.58x = 163,221,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,221,399.45/17,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.13

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