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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,457.93, 26,186.95 and 6,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,457.93, 26,186.95 and 6,364.60 is: 9,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,457.93 : 26,186.95 = 6,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,457.93/26,186.95 = 6,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,457.93x = 26,186.95 × 6,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,457.93x = 166,669,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,669,442.31/17,457.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,546.92

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