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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.34, 26,086.56 and 6,292.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.34, 26,086.56 and 6,292.96 is: 9,440.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.34 : 26,086.56 = 6,292.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.34/26,086.56 = 6,292.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.34x = 26,086.56 × 6,292.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.34x = 164,161,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,161,678.62/17,388.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,440.91

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