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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.42, 26,057.76 and 6,131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.42, 26,057.76 and 6,131.13 is: 9,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.42 : 26,057.76 = 6,131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.42/26,057.76 = 6,131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.42x = 26,057.76 × 6,131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.42x = 159,763,514.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,763,514.07/17,376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,194.27

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