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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.58, 26,034.42 and 6,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.58, 26,034.42 and 6,270.80 is: 9,400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.58 : 26,034.42 = 6,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.58/26,034.42 = 6,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.58x = 26,034.42 × 6,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.58x = 163,256,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,256,640.94/17,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,400.62

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