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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,386.59, 26,064.27 and 6,290.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,386.59, 26,064.27 and 6,290.67 is: 9,430.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,386.59 : 26,064.27 = 6,290.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,386.59/26,064.27 = 6,290.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,386.59x = 26,064.27 × 6,290.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,386.59x = 163,961,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,961,721.36/17,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.36

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