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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.91, 26,107.70 and 6,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.91, 26,107.70 and 6,305.76 is: 9,463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.91 : 26,107.70 = 6,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.91/26,107.70 = 6,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.91x = 26,107.70 × 6,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.91x = 164,628,858.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,628,858.82/17,395.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.66

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