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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,371.76, 26,051.24 and 6,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,371.76, 26,051.24 and 6,275.76 is: 9,411.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,371.76 : 26,051.24 = 6,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,371.76/26,051.24 = 6,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,371.76x = 26,051.24 × 6,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,371.76x = 163,491,298.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,491,298.56/17,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.33

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