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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.50, 26,064.72 and 6,140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.50, 26,064.72 and 6,140.15 is: 9,210.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.50 : 26,064.72 = 6,140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.50/26,064.72 = 6,140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.50x = 26,064.72 × 6,140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.50x = 160,041,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,041,160.18/17,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.21

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