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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.58, 26,059.77 and 6,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.58, 26,059.77 and 6,287.66 is: 9,425.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.58 : 26,059.77 = 6,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.58/26,059.77 = 6,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.58x = 26,059.77 × 6,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.58x = 163,854,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,854,843.14/17,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.84

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