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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,387.09, 26,069.11 and 6,292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,387.09, 26,069.11 and 6,292.31 is: 9,434.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,387.09 : 26,069.11 = 6,292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,387.09/26,069.11 = 6,292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,387.09x = 26,069.11 × 6,292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,387.09x = 164,034,970.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,034,970.99/17,387.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.30

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