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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,372.94, 26,059.26 and 6,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,372.94, 26,059.26 and 6,275.43 is: 9,413.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,372.94 : 26,059.26 = 6,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,372.94/26,059.26 = 6,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,372.94x = 26,059.26 × 6,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,372.94x = 163,533,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,533,061.98/17,372.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.09

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