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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,430.42, 26,146.64 and 6,337.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,430.42, 26,146.64 and 6,337.06 is: 9,505.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,430.42 : 26,146.64 = 6,337.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,430.42/26,146.64 = 6,337.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,430.42x = 26,146.64 × 6,337.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,430.42x = 165,692,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,692,826.48/17,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.96

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