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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,394.47, 26,091.70 and 6,158.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,394.47, 26,091.70 and 6,158.05 is: 9,237.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,394.47 : 26,091.70 = 6,158.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,394.47/26,091.70 = 6,158.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,394.47x = 26,091.70 × 6,158.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,394.47x = 160,673,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,673,982.08/17,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,237.07

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