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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.60, 26,071.38 and 6,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.60, 26,071.38 and 6,293.84 is: 9,436.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.60 : 26,071.38 = 6,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.60/26,071.38 = 6,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.60x = 26,071.38 × 6,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.60x = 164,089,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,089,094.30/17,388.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.59

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