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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,384.55, 26,078.85 and 6,296.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,384.55, 26,078.85 and 6,296.46 is: 9,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,384.55 : 26,078.85 = 6,296.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,384.55/26,078.85 = 6,296.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,384.55x = 26,078.85 × 6,296.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,384.55x = 164,204,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,204,435.87/17,384.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,445.42

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