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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,373.45, 26,044.58 and 6,277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,373.45, 26,044.58 and 6,277.53 is: 9,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,373.45 : 26,044.58 = 6,277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,373.45/26,044.58 = 6,277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,373.45x = 26,044.58 × 6,277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,373.45x = 163,495,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,495,647.98/17,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.66

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