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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,392.70, 26,082.16 and 6,296.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,392.70, 26,082.16 and 6,296.10 is: 9,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,392.70 : 26,082.16 = 6,296.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,392.70/26,082.16 = 6,296.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,392.70x = 26,082.16 × 6,296.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,392.70x = 164,215,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,215,887.58/17,392.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.66

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