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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.10, 26,049.15 and 6,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.10, 26,049.15 and 6,276.20 is: 9,414.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.10 : 26,049.15 = 6,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.10/26,049.15 = 6,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.10x = 26,049.15 × 6,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.10x = 163,489,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,489,544.98/17,366.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.29

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