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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.62, 26,092.73 and 6,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.62, 26,092.73 and 6,298.16 is: 9,448.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.62 : 26,092.73 = 6,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.62/26,092.73 = 6,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.62x = 26,092.73 × 6,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.62x = 164,336,073.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,336,073.66/17,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.61

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