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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,459.93, 26,189.95 and 6,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,459.93, 26,189.95 and 6,366.60 is: 9,549.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,459.93 : 26,189.95 = 6,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,459.93/26,189.95 = 6,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,459.93x = 26,189.95 × 6,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,459.93x = 166,740,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,740,935.67/17,459.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.92

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