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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.08, 26,059.02 and 6,287.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.08, 26,059.02 and 6,287.16 is: 9,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.08 : 26,059.02 = 6,287.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.08/26,059.02 = 6,287.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.08x = 26,059.02 × 6,287.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.08x = 163,837,228.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,837,228.18/17,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.10

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