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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.59, 26,090.45 and 6,301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.59, 26,090.45 and 6,301.75 is: 9,450.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.59 : 26,090.45 = 6,301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.59/26,090.45 = 6,301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.59x = 26,090.45 × 6,301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.59x = 164,415,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,415,504.55/17,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,450.48

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