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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.36, 26,195.40 and 6,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.36, 26,195.40 and 6,375.60 is: 9,560.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.36 : 26,195.40 = 6,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.36/26,195.40 = 6,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.36x = 26,195.40 × 6,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.36x = 167,011,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,011,392.24/17,469.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.25

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