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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,395.97, 26,085.85 and 6,302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,395.97, 26,085.85 and 6,302.21 is: 9,450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,395.97 : 26,085.85 = 6,302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,395.97/26,085.85 = 6,302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,395.97x = 26,085.85 × 6,302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,395.97x = 164,398,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,398,358.54/17,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.37

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