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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,380.83, 26,055.65 and 6,284.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,380.83, 26,055.65 and 6,284.91 is: 9,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,380.83 : 26,055.65 = 6,284.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,380.83/26,055.65 = 6,284.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,380.83x = 26,055.65 × 6,284.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,380.83x = 163,757,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,757,253.54/17,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.72

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