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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382.77, 26,074.15 and 6,286.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382.77, 26,074.15 and 6,286.87 is: 9,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382.77 : 26,074.15 = 6,286.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382.77/26,074.15 = 6,286.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382.77x = 26,074.15 × 6,286.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382.77x = 163,924,791.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,924,791.41/17,382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.30

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