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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.40, 26,082.40 and 6,296.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.40, 26,082.40 and 6,296.21 is: 9,442.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.40 : 26,082.40 = 6,296.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.40/26,082.40 = 6,296.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.40x = 26,082.40 × 6,296.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.40x = 164,220,267.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,220,267.70/17,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.07

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