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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.29, 26,043.96 and 6,271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.29, 26,043.96 and 6,271.52 is: 9,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.29 : 26,043.96 = 6,271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.29/26,043.96 = 6,271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.29x = 26,043.96 × 6,271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.29x = 163,335,109.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,335,109.32/17,366.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.30

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