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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,473.16, 26,186.38 and 6,369.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,473.16, 26,186.38 and 6,369.42 is: 9,545.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,473.16 : 26,186.38 = 6,369.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,473.16/26,186.38 = 6,369.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,473.16x = 26,186.38 × 6,369.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,473.16x = 166,792,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,792,052.50/17,473.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,545.61

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