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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.39, 26,083.67 and 6,292.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.39, 26,083.67 and 6,292.25 is: 9,440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.39 : 26,083.67 = 6,292.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.39/26,083.67 = 6,292.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.39x = 26,083.67 × 6,292.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.39x = 164,124,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,124,810.68/17,384.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.93

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