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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,474.41, 26,195.88 and 6,373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,474.41, 26,195.88 and 6,373.24 is: 9,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,474.41 : 26,195.88 = 6,373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,474.41/26,195.88 = 6,373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,474.41x = 26,195.88 × 6,373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,474.41x = 166,952,630.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,952,630.25/17,474.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,554.12

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