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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,370.36, 26,059.64 and 6,124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,370.36, 26,059.64 and 6,124 is: 9,187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,370.36 : 26,059.64 = 6,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,370.36/26,059.64 = 6,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,370.36x = 26,059.64 × 6,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,370.36x = 159,589,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,589,235.36/17,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,187.45

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