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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.55, 26,049.76 and 6,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.55, 26,049.76 and 6,273.23 is: 9,409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.55 : 26,049.76 = 6,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.55/26,049.76 = 6,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.55x = 26,049.76 × 6,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.55x = 163,416,135.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,416,135.92/17,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.82

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