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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,388.76, 26,073.72 and 6,138.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,388.76, 26,073.72 and 6,138.46 is: 9,204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,388.76 : 26,073.72 = 6,138.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,388.76/26,073.72 = 6,138.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,388.76x = 26,073.72 × 6,138.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,388.76x = 160,052,487.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,052,487.27/17,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.36

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