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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,460.96, 26,198.36 and 6,368.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,460.96, 26,198.36 and 6,368.36 is: 9,555.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,460.96 : 26,198.36 = 6,368.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,460.96/26,198.36 = 6,368.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,460.96x = 26,198.36 × 6,368.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,460.96x = 166,840,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,840,587.89/17,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,555.06

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