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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.67, 26,070.99 and 6,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.67, 26,070.99 and 6,284.76 is: 9,427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.67 : 26,070.99 = 6,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.67/26,070.99 = 6,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.67x = 26,070.99 × 6,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.67x = 163,849,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,849,915.11/17,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.13

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