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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,390.73, 26,086.07 and 6,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,390.73, 26,086.07 and 6,294.84 is: 9,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,390.73 : 26,086.07 = 6,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,390.73/26,086.07 = 6,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,390.73x = 26,086.07 × 6,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,390.73x = 164,207,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,207,605.40/17,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.25

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