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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.90, 26,196.66 and 6,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.90, 26,196.66 and 6,368.76 is: 9,550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.90 : 26,196.66 = 6,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.90/26,196.66 = 6,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.90x = 26,196.66 × 6,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.90x = 166,840,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,840,240.34/17,469.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.15

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