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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,461.78, 26,203.18 and 6,369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,461.78, 26,203.18 and 6,369.44 is: 9,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,461.78 : 26,203.18 = 6,369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,461.78/26,203.18 = 6,369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,461.78x = 26,203.18 × 6,369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,461.78x = 166,899,447.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,899,447.82/17,461.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.99

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