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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,383.82, 26,077.73 and 6,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,383.82, 26,077.73 and 6,295.73 is: 9,444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,383.82 : 26,077.73 = 6,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,383.82/26,077.73 = 6,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,383.82x = 26,077.73 × 6,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,383.82x = 164,178,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,178,185.23/17,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.31

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