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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.46, 26,184.31 and 6,363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.46, 26,184.31 and 6,363.87 is: 9,543.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.46 : 26,184.31 = 6,363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.46/26,184.31 = 6,363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.46x = 26,184.31 × 6,363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.46x = 166,633,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,633,466.58/17,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,543.47

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