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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.14, 26,203.50 and 6,371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.14, 26,203.50 and 6,371.87 is: 9,557.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.14 : 26,203.50 = 6,371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.14/26,203.50 = 6,371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.14x = 26,203.50 × 6,371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.14x = 166,965,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,965,164.53/17,469.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,557.72

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