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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.32, 26,084.16 and 6,295.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.32, 26,084.16 and 6,295.68 is: 9,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.32 : 26,084.16 = 6,295.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.32/26,084.16 = 6,295.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.32x = 26,084.16 × 6,295.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.32x = 164,217,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,217,524.43/17,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.96

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