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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.08, 26,041.14 and 6,275.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.08, 26,041.14 and 6,275.34 is: 9,407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.08 : 26,041.14 = 6,275.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.08/26,041.14 = 6,275.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.08x = 26,041.14 × 6,275.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.08x = 163,417,007.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,417,007.49/17,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.42

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