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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,397.78, 26,110.52 and 6,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,397.78, 26,110.52 and 6,307.64 is: 9,466.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,397.78 : 26,110.52 = 6,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,397.78/26,110.52 = 6,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,397.78x = 26,110.52 × 6,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,397.78x = 164,695,598.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,695,598.28/17,397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,466.47

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