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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.21, 26,137.10 and 6,329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.21, 26,137.10 and 6,329.07 is: 9,490.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.21 : 26,137.10 = 6,329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.21/26,137.10 = 6,329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.21x = 26,137.10 × 6,329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.21x = 165,423,551.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,423,551.32/17,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.62

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