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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.34, 26,197.50 and 6,367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.34, 26,197.50 and 6,367.84 is: 9,554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.34 : 26,197.50 = 6,367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.34/26,197.50 = 6,367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.34x = 26,197.50 × 6,367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.34x = 166,821,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,821,488.40/17,460.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.31

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