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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.84, 26,140.77 and 6,327.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.84, 26,140.77 and 6,327.54 is: 9,493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.84 : 26,140.77 = 6,327.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.84/26,140.77 = 6,327.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.84x = 26,140.77 × 6,327.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.84x = 165,406,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,406,767.81/17,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,493.13

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