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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,462.60, 26,196.30 and 6,366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,462.60, 26,196.30 and 6,366.60 is: 9,550.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,462.60 : 26,196.30 = 6,366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,462.60/26,196.30 = 6,366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,462.60x = 26,196.30 × 6,366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,462.60x = 166,781,363.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,781,363.58/17,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.78

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