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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.08, 26,057.52 and 6,286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.08, 26,057.52 and 6,286.16 is: 9,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.08 : 26,057.52 = 6,286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.08/26,057.52 = 6,286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.08x = 26,057.52 × 6,286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.08x = 163,801,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,801,739.92/17,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.60

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