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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,368.84, 26,047.94 and 6,274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,368.84, 26,047.94 and 6,274.16 is: 9,409.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,368.84 : 26,047.94 = 6,274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,368.84/26,047.94 = 6,274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,368.84x = 26,047.94 × 6,274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,368.84x = 163,428,943.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,428,943.23/17,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.32

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