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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,391.90, 26,081.65 and 6,295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,391.90, 26,081.65 and 6,295.71 is: 9,441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,391.90 : 26,081.65 = 6,295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,391.90/26,081.65 = 6,295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,391.90x = 26,081.65 × 6,295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,391.90x = 164,202,504.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,202,504.72/17,391.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.32

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