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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,465.70, 26,198.55 and 6,374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,465.70, 26,198.55 and 6,374.10 is: 9,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,465.70 : 26,198.55 = 6,374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,465.70/26,198.55 = 6,374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,465.70x = 26,198.55 × 6,374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,465.70x = 166,992,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,992,177.56/17,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,561.15

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