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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,366.67, 26,044.52 and 6,271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,366.67, 26,044.52 and 6,271.88 is: 9,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,366.67 : 26,044.52 = 6,271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,366.67/26,044.52 = 6,271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,366.67x = 26,044.52 × 6,271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,366.67x = 163,347,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,347,942.52/17,366.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.83

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