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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,367.59, 26,045.93 and 6,272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,367.59, 26,045.93 and 6,272.82 is: 9,407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,367.59 : 26,045.93 = 6,272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,367.59/26,045.93 = 6,272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,367.59x = 26,045.93 × 6,272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,367.59x = 163,381,399.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,381,399.26/17,367.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.26

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