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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.43, 26,193.69 and 6,369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.43, 26,193.69 and 6,369.12 is: 9,553.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.43 : 26,193.69 = 6,369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.43/26,193.69 = 6,369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.43x = 26,193.69 × 6,369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.43x = 166,830,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,830,754.85/17,462.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,553.70

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