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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,423.91, 26,136.14 and 6,323.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,423.91, 26,136.14 and 6,323.67 is: 9,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,423.91 : 26,136.14 = 6,323.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,423.91/26,136.14 = 6,323.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,423.91x = 26,136.14 × 6,323.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,423.91x = 165,276,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,276,292.82/17,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.60

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