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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.66, 26,058.52 and 6,286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.66, 26,058.52 and 6,286.88 is: 9,424.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.66 : 26,058.52 = 6,286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.66/26,058.52 = 6,286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.66x = 26,058.52 × 6,286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.66x = 163,826,707.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,826,707.35/17,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.72

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