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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,428.08, 26,139.96 and 6,334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,428.08, 26,139.96 and 6,334.32 is: 9,500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,428.08 : 26,139.96 = 6,334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,428.08/26,139.96 = 6,334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,428.08x = 26,139.96 × 6,334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,428.08x = 165,578,871.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,578,871.43/17,428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.69

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