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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,470.98, 26,190.76 and 6,369.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,470.98, 26,190.76 and 6,369.93 is: 9,549.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,470.98 : 26,190.76 = 6,369.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,470.98/26,190.76 = 6,369.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,470.98x = 26,190.76 × 6,369.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,470.98x = 166,833,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,833,307.85/17,470.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,549.17

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