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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,376.78, 26,074.92 and 6,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,376.78, 26,074.92 and 6,292.74 is: 9,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,376.78 : 26,074.92 = 6,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,376.78/26,074.92 = 6,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,376.78x = 26,074.92 × 6,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,376.78x = 164,082,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,082,692.08/17,376.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.64

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