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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.67, 26,092.77 and 6,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.67, 26,092.77 and 6,303.58 is: 9,457.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.67 : 26,092.77 = 6,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.67/26,092.77 = 6,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.67x = 26,092.77 × 6,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.67x = 164,477,863.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,477,863.12/17,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,457.28

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