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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,469.98, 26,189.26 and 6,368.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,469.98, 26,189.26 and 6,368.93 is: 9,547.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,469.98 : 26,189.26 = 6,368.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,469.98/26,189.26 = 6,368.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,469.98x = 26,189.26 × 6,368.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,469.98x = 166,797,515.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797,515.03/17,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.67

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