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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.19, 26,145.59 and 6,194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.19, 26,145.59 and 6,194.48 is: 9,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.19 : 26,145.59 = 6,194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.19/26,145.59 = 6,194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.19x = 26,145.59 × 6,194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.19x = 161,958,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,958,172.64/17,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.82

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