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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,385.76, 26,069.22 and 6,135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,385.76, 26,069.22 and 6,135.46 is: 9,199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,385.76 : 26,069.22 = 6,135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,385.76/26,069.22 = 6,135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,385.76x = 26,069.22 × 6,135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,385.76x = 159,946,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,946,656.54/17,385.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.87

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