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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.15, 26,075.97 and 6,287.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.15, 26,075.97 and 6,287.70 is: 9,432.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.15 : 26,075.97 = 6,287.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.15/26,075.97 = 6,287.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.15x = 26,075.97 × 6,287.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.15x = 163,957,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,957,876.57/17,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.54

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