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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.55, 26,138.76 and 6,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.55, 26,138.76 and 6,330.60 is: 9,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.55 : 26,138.76 = 6,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.55/26,138.76 = 6,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.55x = 26,138.76 × 6,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.55x = 165,474,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,474,034.06/17,423.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.15

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