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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.72, 26,096.58 and 6,302.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.72, 26,096.58 and 6,302.34 is: 9,453.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.72 : 26,096.58 = 6,302.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.72/26,096.58 = 6,302.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.72x = 26,096.58 × 6,302.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.72x = 164,469,520.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,469,520.00/17,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.51

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