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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,466.94, 26,210.92 and 6,374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,466.94, 26,210.92 and 6,374.60 is: 9,565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,466.94 : 26,210.92 = 6,374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,466.94/26,210.92 = 6,374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,466.94x = 26,210.92 × 6,374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,466.94x = 167,083,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,083,983.64/17,466.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,565.73

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